I absolutely love the flavours in this soup and it’s one of my winter staples. Enjoy with steamed Asian greens and crusty sourdough bread. Yum!
PrintCreamy Pumpkin, Turmeric & Butterbean Soup
A lovely anti-inflammatory and gut soothing soup for the cooler months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
· 1 brown onion, chopped
· 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
· 2-3cm piece of ginger, skin removed and grated
· 2cm piece of fresh turmeric, skin removed and grated OR 1 tsp of ground turmeric
· 1 kg Jap or Kent pumpkin, skin removed and chopped
· 1 420g can of Butter beans, drained and rinsed
· 1 270ml can lite coconut milk (I like Ayam brand)
· Enough water to cover the vegetables
· 1tsp iodized sea salt
· Handful fresh coriander
· Juice of ½ lime
· Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large saucepan on medium-high heat, then add chopped onions. Add a dash of water to prevent the onions from sticking and continue to do so when the water evaporates. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic, ginger and turmeric and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Turn the heat back to medium and add the pumpkin, butter beans, coconut milk and water. Bring to the boil then simmer, covered for 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin has softened.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then either pour contents into a high-speed blender, or use an immersion blender to blend the soup into a smooth consistency.
Return to the saucepan and re-heat on the stove. When ready, add lime juice and chopped coriander. Serve with chili flakes and ground black pepper. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Notes
If are sensitive to garlic and onions during a flare, simply omit or decrease the amount added e.g., 1/2 onion vs whole, 1 garlic clove vs 2-3.
You can also omit or decrease the number of butterbeans if desired (if sensitive to legumes during a flare). Pureed butterbeans are less likely to cause symptoms vs whole, but everyone is different.
