Pumpkin Shorba Recipe (Indian Pumpkin Soup)

Pumpkin shorba is so comforting and healthy, it is perfect for any season. Subtle flavors from the spices is so soothing in this shorba.

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 Kilos Pumpkin Peeled, Deseeded and Chopped into Chunks

2 Large Onion Peeled, Chopped into Chunks

2 Large Potatoes Peeled, Chopped into Chunks

1 Inch Ginger Peeled and Sliced

1 Vegetable Soup Cube

1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Seeds

2 Inch Sticks Cinnamon

5 Cloves

2 Black Cardamom

1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns

1 Star Anise

Salt as per taste

1/2 Tbsp Each Black Pepper Powder, Parsley and Chilly Flakes

Chilly oil or Garlic Oil for Garnish...

Method:

Combine the pumpkin, potatoes, onion, add to a large pot or pressure cooker add 2 to 3 cups water cover and place a whistle cook for 5 minutes or 2 whistles. Pressure cooker varies in many houses we need to cook the veggies until mushy.

In 2 to 3 cups of water add all the whole spices, sliced ginger and soup cube bring to rapid boil and reserve.

Once the veggies have cooked transfer to a bowl and allow to reach room temperature. Add the cooled veggies to a mixerjar and grind to form a smooth puree.

Strain the puree and add to a pot, strain and add the spice water to the soup. Stir well and add pepper powder, parsley and chilly flakes stir well. Add salt as per taste stir and place on medium flame.