Pumpkin Soup With Japanese twist

Whenever I create recipes, I always aim to make them easier and healthier. For soups in particular, I prefer to avoid frying anything in oil. My lazy soup is perfect for this—it’s easy to make, healthy, and low in calories.

No oil is required, and I incorporate Japanese superfoods like kuzu and miso.

There’s no need to fry onions to start. Simply cook the veggies, add kuzu, and blend. The addition of kuzu makes the soup creamy without butter or cream.

Although I’m not typically a fan of pumpkin soup, adding a bit of miso makes it enjoyable. It might be a Japanese thing, but I’m sure you’ll love it too!

This is a very clean, easy soup with Japanese goodness. Plus, it’s gluten and dairy-free!

Serves: 4 

Ingredients 

• 400g (14oz) pumpkin, diced with skin  
• 400ml (14fl oz) water 
• Pinch of sea salt 
• 400ml (14fl oz) soy milk or any plant based milk 
• 200ml (7fl oz) water 
• 2 tbsp kuzu (or corn starch) 
• 1 tbsp white miso 
• Garnish  
• Pumpkin seeds (if you are not using pumpkin skin)  

Method

1. Place pumpkin, salt and 400 millilitres (14fluid ounces) of water in a medium pot and heat over high heat. 
2. When bringing to a boil, put the lid on and reduce the heat to medium heat. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until cooked and turn off the heat.  
3. Remove the skin from the pumpkin (keep it for garnish if you like).  
4. Place pumpkin, soy milk, 200 millilitres (7fluid ounces) of water, kudzu and miso in a blender and blend until smooth. 
5. Transfer the mixture into a pot and heat until slightly thick. Season to taste. Add nutmeg if you like.  
6. Garnish with sliced pumpkin skin or pumpkin seeds and GET READY TO ENJOY IT!!! 

Memo: 

You can steam the pumpkin instead, but this method retains the pumpkin’s sweetness. You can use 1Tbsp glutinous rice flour or 2Tbsp corn starch instead of Kuzu to thicken the soup, but remember that Kuzu is the healthiest choice. 

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