This Thermomix pumpkin soup came about a few years ago when I had an excess of pumpkins… After all, what better way is there to use a decent amount of pumpkin, than to turn it into soup?
If you’re anything like me and think pureed pumpkin soup is just a little… simple, this is the pumpkin soup for you. It really takes things up a notch and makes for an interesting meal! With the creamy pumpkin base, nutty chew of quinoa, and added spinach, it’s hearty, nutritious and delicious!
Why This Pumpkin & Quinoa Soup is So Good for You
Pumpkin is packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. It’s good for immunity, gut function and eye health.
Quinoa is so much more than just a filler! It’s a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, as well as iron, fibre and magnesium.
Spinach contains iron, vitamin k and folate. It adds a fresh green lift – in both colour and nutrients!
Storage & Freezing
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow soup to come to room temperature before putting it in the freezer. When you plan to defrost and serve it, thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat in the thermie, or on the stovetop. You may need to thin it out a little with water.
Final Thoughts
This soup is a perfect balance of comfort, nutrition and yumminess. It’s hearty, but not heavy and an interesting take on pumpkin soup that you really should try! If you do, I’d love to know what you think… Leave a comment under the recipe, share a photo in our Facebook group or tag @thermobexta on Instagram!
Pumpkin and Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
- 150 g brown onion quartered
- 2 garlic cloves 10g
- 20 g olive oil
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 150 g quinoa rinsed thoroughly
- 1 kg pumpkin peeled, deseeded, diced 2-3cm
- 50 g odds-and-ends vegetable stock paste concentrate or 2 tsp Herbamare
- 120 g baby spinach
Instructions
- Place onion, garlic and oil in mixer bowl. Chop 5 seconds/speed 5/MC on. Scrape down bowl. Saute 5 minutes/steaming temperature/speed 1/MC off.
- Add curry powder. Saute 1 minute/steaming temperature/speed 1/MC off.
- Place quinoa in simmering basket and set in place in the bowl, along with 1.2L water. Place pumpkin in steaming attachment, using both the main section and the tray. Set in place on top of bowl. Steam 20 minutes/steaming temperature/speed 4. Remove Steaming attachment and basket, and set aside.
- Add stock paste to the water in the bowl. Set steaming attachment in place again. Steam 8 minutes/steaming temperature/speed 4.
- Very carefully, transfer pumpkin into the bowl (do not remove the water before adding pumpkin). Puree 1 minute/speed 8 ensuring you turn the speed selector up slowly.
- Add quinoa. Mix 15 seconds/reverse/speed 3/MC on.
- Place spinach in a thermal server or large bowl. Carefully pour the soup out onto the spinach. Use a large spoon or spatula to combine.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note, nutrition information is calculated via an online recipe nutrition calculator and is a guide only. It is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed 100% accurate. I am not a nutritionist or trained health professional.
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Hi, I'm Bec
I specialise in great tasting vegetarian Thermomix recipes and cater for a wide range of dietary needs. I love sharing here and in my cookbooks my healthy, delicious recipes (of course the odd treat too!) Whether you’re looking to ignite your thermo mojo, or just after some new, really tasty family friendly recipes, there really is something here for everyone
I want to make this for the family, including our baby. Is there something we could substitute the curry powder with that can still provide mum and dad with flavour, but still be easy on bubs tummy? Thanks
Omitting the curry powder should be fine but I would recommend roasting the pumpkin if doing this for the extra flavour it gives
This soup is a favorite of ours – simple, inexpensive ingredients and very hearty. We had it again last night and it doesn’t disappoint, I highly recommend.
I always love making this filling soup. Very basic ingredients and so easy to make. Thanks Bec!
Oh my goodness! Absolutely delicious! I subbed shredded kale for the spinach as that’s what I had on hand and yum! I’m SO FULL!! Thanks for a great soup, the whole family loved it. Will absolutely make it again!
This is Delicious! I used a leek instead of onion and it is perfect, highly recommended.
Have made this for an easy weeknight dinner this week! Can’t wait! Xjx
Loved this soup Bec, only had 600g of Butternut Pumpkin so topped up with potato and sweet potato…Delish, thank you!!
Made this during the week! And it was delicious! Will be making it again.
I made this tonight and loved!!! So did my 6 year old!! I asked if he liked and he proceeded to tell me “yes I do mum but maybe you should create your own recipes as this is Becs”!! Haha why do I need to, when I can just come on here for my inspiration!! Another great recipe mate xx
yumm sounds great!!
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