When the days start shortening, it signifies the arrival of soup season. This warm and comforting curried pumpkin soup is a fall classic with a delicious, curried twist – but the real star of this show is the warming maple and ginger caramelized onions!
Ingredients
The Maple Ginger Onions
2tablespoonsoil
1largeyellow onion, thinly sliced
¼cupmaple syrup
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
A pinch of sea salt
The Curried Pumpkin Soup
2tablespoonsoil
1largeyellow onion, diced
2tablespoonschopped ginger
3clovesgarlic, minced
2teaspoonscurry powder
1teaspoonturmeric
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes, or more to taste
1largeapple, peeled, cored and diced
15ouncecan pumpkin puree, NOT canned pumpkin pie mix!
¼ cuporange juice
3cupsmilk and/or cream, see notes
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Add the oil to a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook till very soft and lightly browned, about 5 or 6 minutes.
2 tablespoons oil, 1 large yellow onion
Add the maple syrup, ginger, and sea salt and reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring often, until the onions are thick and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, A pinch of sea salt
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and apple and sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
2 tablespoons oil, 1 large yellow onion, 2 tablespoons chopped ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 large apple
Stir in the pumpkin and orange juice and then transfer everything in the soup pot to a food processor or blender. Add the milk and puree until smooth.
15 ounce can pumpkin puree, ¼ cup orange juice, 3 cups milk and/or cream
Return the soup to the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls (or mini pumpkins) and top with caramelized onions and croutons. Enjoy!
Notes
We like using 2 cups of whole milk + 1 cup of whipping cream. This combination creates a soup that is creamy but not too rich. You can use all milk for a lighter soup. Or use plant-based milk for dairy-free.