Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the vegetables: peel and cut the red pumpkin and potatoes into chunks. Cut the tomato into wedges, chop the red bell pepper, and cut the onion into wedges. Keep the garlic whole (or use peeled cloves).
- Spread the pumpkin, potato, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and garlic on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss lightly to coat.
- Roast for 25–35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned on the edges.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender. Add the water and blend until very smooth (work in batches if needed).
- Pour the blended soup into a pot over medium heat. Stir in grated cheese if using. Warm, stirring, until hot and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Serve hot and top with crème fraîche, grated cheese, and pepitas.
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Notes
Roast until you see browned edges for the best flavor. For a richer soup, replace some or all of the water with vegetable or chicken broth. For a thicker soup, start with less water and add more while warming. Crème fraîche can be swapped with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (add after heat is off). Butternut squash works well instead of red pumpkin.
