Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper to the saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion is soft.
ADD GARLIC, CHILI POWDER AND OREGANO:
Add 2 chopped cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 2 teaspoons of oregano. Cook, while stirring, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
ADD PUMPKIN PUREE AND BROTH:
Mix in 2 cans of pumpkin puree and 2 quarts of broth. Cook for 25 – 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the soup thickens.
PUREE THE SOUP:
Puree the soup in batches in a blender or using an immersion blender. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
MAKE THE SPICE SHAKE:
In a small pan, over low heat, cook 2 tablespoons each of whole cumin seeds, whole fennel seeds and whole coriander seeds. Once fragrant, transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 cup of toasted pepitas, 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
SERVE:
Stir in lime juice just before serving with spice shake sprinkled on top.
This Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake is a delicious soup with tasty crunchy topping. It’s absolutely delicious on a chilly fall day. Try it soon and come back to leave a review if you do.
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