- Ingredients
- Ayote (Creamy Ayote Soup), Carrots (Creamy Ayote Soup), Water or Oil (Creamy Ayote Soup), Onion (Creamy Ayote Soup), Garlic (Creamy Ayote Soup), Coconut milk (Creamy Ayote Soup), Water (Creamy Ayote Soup), Thyme (Creamy Ayote Soup), Rosemary (Creamy Ayote Soup), Sage (Creamy Ayote Soup), Oregano (Creamy Ayote Soup), Salt (Creamy Ayote Soup), Pepper (Creamy Ayote Soup), Cream (Creamy Ayote Soup)
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- posted by
- Joy
- Servings
- 4
- Dish
- Side dish
- Carbohydrates
- ~20 g
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Category
- Soup
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Fat
- ~10 g
- Diet
- vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
- Garden Plants
- Squash, Yellow onion, Rosemary, Black pepper, Oregano
- Picture
- Fiber
- ~4 g
- Calories
- ~180 kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayote (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 1 | kg | washed |
| Carrots (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 2 | unit | medium, chopped |
| Coconut milk (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 2 | cup | |
| Cream (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 1 | cup | optional, for richness. If not added the dish is vegan |
| Garlic (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 2 | cloves | chopped |
| Onion (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 1 | unit | medium, chopped |
| Oregano (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 0.5 | teaspoon | |
| Pepper (Creamy Ayote Soup) | to taste | ||
| Rosemary (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 0.5 | teaspoon | |
| Sage (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 0.5 | teaspoon | |
| Salt (Creamy Ayote Soup) | to taste | ||
| Thyme (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 0.5 | teaspoon | |
| Water (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 2 | cup | |
| Water or Oil (Creamy Ayote Soup) | 3 | tablespoon | for sautéing |
Description
A comforting, herb-infused soup made with local pumpkin or ayote, carrots, and coconut milk. Creamy, warming, and perfect for rainy season nourishment.
Instructions
- Roughly chop the pumpkin/ayote and carrots into small cubes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onion and garlic in water or oil until soft and aromatic.
- Add the chopped pumpkin and carrots. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir to combine.
- Add thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft and fully cooked.
- Turn off the heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat and cook a few more minutes. Stir in cream if using.
- Serve hot with fresh bread, rice, or on its own.
Storage Notes:
- Keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Note: Nutrition per Serving is per bowl, without cream.
Nutrition per Serving
Recipes
| Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy Ayote Soup | ~180 kcal | ~10 g | ~20 g | ~4 g |
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 19, 2025.Open in Notion