Ümran AkyürekCommis de Cuisine
24 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This peanut pumpkin soup, one of South Africa’s West African-inspired soups, is made by sautéing pumpkin with ginger and garlic, then blending it with peanut butter until velvety. Coconut milk adds richness, balanced by the mild heat of red pepper flakes.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the Onion

5 min

Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.

2

Add the Pumpkin

3 min

Add the cubed pumpkin and grated ginger, then sauté for 2 more minutes.

3

Simmer

35 min

Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 35 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft enough to mash with a fork.

4

Blend

5 min

Blend the mixture until smooth, then return it to the pot.

5

Let the Soup Rest

15 min

Cover the blended soup and let it rest for 15 minutes so the flavors can meld.

6

Season

10 min

Stir in the peanut butter and coconut milk. Season with salt and red pepper flakes, then heat for 10 more minutes.

Reminder

Cut the pumpkin into evenly sized pieces; otherwise, some may break down while others remain firm. Contains peanuts.

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Cengiz Arslan Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Tarifte 35 dakika yazıyordu ama bal kabağım büyük parçalar halindeydi, 45 dakikada yumuşadı. Süreyi kabağın kesim boyutuna göre ayarlamak gerekiyor, benimki gibi iri doğrarsanız daha uzun sürebilir.

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