Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Aromi Spices Cinnamon Kisses
• 1 tsp Aromi Spices Ras el Hanout
• 1/2 tsp Aromi Spices Black Pepper
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Toasted pumpkin seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Peel and chop the pumpkin and carrots into small pieces.
   • Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until they become soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the Spices:

   • Stir in the Aromi Spices Cinnamon Kisses, Ras el Hanout, and Black Pepper. Cook for another minute to release the flavours.

4. Cook the Soup:

   • Add the chopped pumpkin and carrots to the pot, stirring to coat them with the spices.
   • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin and carrots are tender.

5. Blend the Soup:

   • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Be careful with the hot liquid!

6. Add Coconut Milk:

   • Return the blended soup to the pot (if you used a blender) and stir in the coconut milk.
   • Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Add salt to taste.

7. Serve:

   • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

8. Enjoy:

   • Serve your Aromi Spices Pumpkin Soup with a side of crusty bread for a delightful meal.