Preparation: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
What could be better than a warm and comforting homemade soup after a beautiful fall day of pumpkin picking? Our little secrets: two local oils that add a little je-ne-sais-quoi and a crunchy topping for a textural contrast that makes all the difference! A delicious meal full of vegetables and comfort.
Get cooking!
Ingredients:
For the soup
- 4 cups (1 L) pumpkin, cut into large cubes
- 2 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp. Virgin sesame oil
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 stalks of celery, cut in little cubes (to avoid having to sift the soup through a colander and adding unnecessarily to the dishes)!
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) Virgin sunflower oil
- 6 cups (1.5 L) white stock or vegetable broth
- 3 potatoes, cut into cubes
- Fine grey sea salt Maison Orphéeto taste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger, finely minced
- ½ tbsp (8 ml) turmeric powder
For the filling crispy
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) sunflower seeds
- Fine grey sea salt with aromatic herbs Maison Orphéewith the taste
- Virgin sunflower oil Maison Orphéeto taste
- Optional: Belsoy Creamy Soy Preparation or coconut milk
Preparation:
For the soup
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, brush the pumpkin and carrots with the virgin sesame oil and mix well.
3. Spread the same vegetables on a baking sheet and broil until tender and golden.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sweat the onions, celery and garlic over medium heat in the sunflower oil.
5. After a few minutes, add the stock, potatoes, salt, ginger and turmeric and simmer until the potatoes are cooked.
6. Let cool and blend in a food processor while adding the pumpkins and carrots.
For the filling
7. In frying pan or skillet, over medium heat, sauté the pumpkin and sunflower seeds for a few minutes.
8. Just before serving, add the seeds, salt to taste and a drizzle of sunflower oil to each plate of soup. If desired, garnish with a drizzle of Belsoy soy cream or coconut milk for a smoother texture.
9. Enjoy!
Photo credits Stéfanie Crevier @le_refuge_soins_naturels and Debbie Barrette @debphotographe