This isn’t your average pumpkin soup. Loaded with extra goodness like lentils, coconut milk, and a hint of ginger, this Pimped-Up Pumpkin Soup is a wholesome twist on the classic — perfect for cool nights, easy lunches, or feeding the whole family.
Designed by Live Love Nourish and built with seasonal spray-free produce from Spray-Free Farmacy, this warming, flavour-rich recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of real nourishment.
🎃 Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Soup
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Creamy without the cream: Coconut milk keeps it dairy free
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Extra protein: Thanks to added lentils
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Warming spices: Ginger and garlic for a feel-good kick
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Gluten-free & meal-kit ready
- Stretch it further with sourdough
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1 brown onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2cm ginger, grated
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1.5kg Jap pumpkin, peeled and chopped
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400g lentils, drained and rinsed
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200ml coconut milk
Pantry staples (not included in recipe kit):
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Olive oil
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Broth or stoc
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Salt & pepper
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Greek yoghurt (or dairy-free alternative) – optional
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Bacon – optional
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Fresh coriander – optional
Need to feed a crowd? Stretch this soup further with your favourite sourdough — fresh or toasted!
🍲 Instructions
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Heat a large pot to medium heat.
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Add olive oil, onion, garlic and ginger. Sauté until softened.
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Add broth and cook, covered, over medium heat until pumpkin is tender.
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Add lentils and coconut milk and allow to cook through.
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Turn off heat and blend/purée until smooth.
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Serve soup hot with pan-fried bacon pieces, a dollop of Greek yoghurt and/or garnish with fresh coriander.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Make it vegan: Skip the bacon and use a plant-based yoghurt
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Don’t have a blender? Use a stick blender or mash for a rustic texture
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Boost the gut health: Add a swirl of probiotic-rich coconut yoghurt
- Batch it: Freeze in portions for easy lunch prep
