Cumin Pumpkin Soup With Popcorn Sage Food

PUMPKIN-POPCORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the popcorn and toss to coat in the butter.
• Add the stock, pumpkin and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the leeks are very tender, the popcorn has dissolved away from the kernels and the kernels are softened, about 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a countertop blender. Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if necessary. Thin with up to 1/2 cup water, if desired. Serve in individual bowls with the remaining popcorn as a garnish.

VEGAN PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CORN AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Combine pumpkin, potatoes, creamed corn, 2 cans cream of coconut, soy milk, nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, thyme, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin and potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Puree soup using an immersion blender adding 1/2 cup cream of coconut if you want the soup creamier.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut pumpkin into 2-inch pieces. Combine pumpkin, onion, mushrooms, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Add oil and 2 teaspoons salt; toss to coat, then spread in a single layer. Roast until pumpkin is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 30 minutes, rotating pan and tossing vegetables halfway through. Let cool, then remove skins.
• Transfer vegetables to a medium saucepan; heat over medium. Pour in 2 cups stock; puree with an immersion blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add remaining 3 cups stock, and puree until smooth. Bring soup just to a simmer. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.