Pumpkin, saffron and orange soup with caramelised pumpkin seeds
Silky pumpkin soup with saffron warmth and bright orange zing.
Creamy, golden, and velvety, finished with crisp caramelised seeds.
Comfort in a bowl that tastes like autumn at its finest.
soup ⏱ 35 min 340 kcal / portion 35.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian milk 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- preheat the oven to 180°C and line a tray
- brush the tray with sunflower oil
- bake the pumpkin seeds 12-15 min, stirring a few times, until golden
- cool the caramelised pumpkin seeds
- sauté diced onion with olive oil for 1 min, stirring constantly
- cook the onion on low for 10-12 min until soft and golden brown
- simmer pumpkin, carrot, and saffron 15 min, covered, until almost tender
- simmer 5 min longer with orange zest
- blend the soup with a hand blender until textured, adding water or stock if too thick
- season the soup to taste
- serve the soup in bowls with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkling of caramelised pumpkin seeds