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How to Make South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry is a unique and delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin, banana, and curry into a creamy and satisfying soup. This recipe is a popular dish in South African cuisine, and it has gained recognition for its bold and distinct flavors. With a blend of sweet, savory, and spicy elements, this soup is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon medium curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine pumpkin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, and honey in a bowl. Pour into a baking dish. Place unpeeled banana in a second smaller baking dish.
  • Bake both pumpkin and banana in the preheated oven until pumpkin has softened and is lightly brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook onion, carrot, and celery until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, curry powder, coriander, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix to combine. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Peel banana. Add banana flesh, pumpkin, coconut milk, and chicken stock to the pot and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Puree soup using a stick blender until smooth. If desired, thin soup with more stock or hot water. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

    • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 639mg

    Categories

    Banana recipes
    Curry recipes