Vibrant Moroccan Za'atar Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Name: Vibrant Moroccan Za'atar Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Olive Oil; Onion; Garlic; Ginger; Cumin Seeds; Coriander Seeds; Smoked Paprika; Cinnamon; Za'atar Seasoning; Pumpkin; Vegetable Broth; Salt and Pepper; Coconut Milk; Lemon Juice

A warm and aromatic pumpkin soup with Moroccan flair

This comforting soup combines the sweetness of pumpkin with rich Moroccan spices and a touch of zesty za'atar, perfect for cozy evenings.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1-inch piece, grated

For the Spice Blend

Cumin Seeds

1 tsp

Coriander Seeds

1 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1 tsp

Cinnamon

1/2 tsp

Za'atar Seasoning

1 tsp

For the Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin

1 medium (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed

Vegetable Broth

4 cups

Salt and Pepper

To taste

For the Creamy Finish

Coconut Milk

1/2 cup

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Preparation

Preparing the Spice Blend

Toast Spices

Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.

Do not allow the spices to burn during toasting.

Grind Spices

Grind toasted seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Mix Spice Blend

Mix ground seeds with smoked paprika, cinnamon, and za'atar.

Preparing the Pumpkin

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss Pumpkin

Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.

Roast Pumpkin

Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.

Allow roasted pumpkin to cool slightly before blending for a smoother texture.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until translucent.

Blending Ingredients

Add roasted pumpkin, spice blend, and broth to the pot, blend until smooth using an immersion blender.

Simmering the Soup

Simmer the soup on low for 20 minutes to deepen the flavors.

Plating & Serving