South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry
South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry blends roasted pumpkin with a ripe banana for gentle sweetness, rounded by warm curry, coriander, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Coconut milk gives it lush body, while a squeeze of lime brightens the finish. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a festive starter when you want something aromatic and warmly spiced.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, combine pumpkin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, and honey. Transfer to a baking dish. Put the unpeeled banana in a separate smaller baking dish.
- 3
Bake the pumpkin and the banana in the preheated oven until the pumpkin is tender and lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook the onion, carrot, and celery until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, coriander, nutmeg, and cinnamon; stir to combine. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Peel the banana. Add the banana flesh, pumpkin, coconut milk, and chicken stock to the pot and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Puree the soup with a stick blender until smooth. If desired, thin the soup with more stock or hot water. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Calories 208.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.07 g Low Source
- Carbs 29.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.55 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.25 mg Low Source
- Sodium 109.36 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.13 g Moderate
- Sugar 18.56 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 128.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source
- Potassium 178.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3971.29 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 9.85 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry is a South African dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Banana, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 208.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry?
- It is a South African soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry?
- Explore these South African side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 208.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South African Pumpkin Soup with Banana and Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
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