This One-Pot Slow-Cooker Pumpkin and Carrot Soup is a comforting, nourishing meal that’s effortless to prepare.
Sweet pumpkin and tender carrots are slow-cooked to perfection, then blended into a silky, creamy soup with a touch of paprika and honey for warmth and subtle sweetness.
Fresh spinach adds a boost of colour and nutrients, while a splash of cream enriches the flavour.
Simply toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic, making this soup perfect for busy days or cosy dinners.
Serves four
Served with warm bread, it’s a wholesome, heart-warming dish the whole family will enjoy.
This one-pot slow cooker soup combines pumpkin, carrot, and spinach for a nourishing, easy meal. Simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work.
Ingredients
• 1kg Pumpkin, cut into 2cm pieces
• 3-4 large Carrots, cut into 2cm pieces
• 1 bag (120g) baby Spinach
• 1 ½ tsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 250ml beef or vegetable stock
• Fresh or soy cream to taste
• Boiling water
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place the Pumpkin, Carrots and Spinach into slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl or measuring jug, mix together paprika, crushed garlic, honey and stock until dissolved. Pour over vegetables.
3. Top vegetables with boiling water, stop just before covered. Slow cook on low for approx. six hours.
4. With a stick blender, blend soup until smooth. Add salt, pepper and cream to taste.
5. Serve with warm bread. Enjoy!
