This delicious Pumpkin, Carrot and Ginger Soup, is rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C, super satiating and so easy to make. Creamy and comforting is made with fresh ginger, sweet pumpkin, carrots and protein-rich chickpeas.

Other winter recipes you might enjoy:
Portuguese Mushroom and Bean Stew
Roasted Tofu with Cabbage & Corn Bread Crumble
Harvest Stuffed Balsamic Butternut Squash
Pumpkin Cornmeal Porridge
Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Wholesome Breakfast Quinoa Porridge


Pumpkin Carrot & Ginger Soup
Ingredients
- 600 g pumpkin
- 2 carrots
- 5 cm fresh ginger
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chickpeas canned or home-cooked
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 10 g croutons
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 10 g vegan feta cheese
Instructions
- Start by peeling the pumpkin, carrots, ginger, garlic and onions and cutting them into large cubes.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and add to a pot, along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add 3 cups of water (later you can add more if necessary).
- Season some salt and let cook for 20 to 30 minutes over medium heat until all ingredients soften.
- Add the olive oil at the end and blend everything with a hand blender, a food processor or a blender until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Serve still hot with 10g of croutons, 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds and 10g of vegan feta cheese on each plate.
- Enjoy!
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