Kumara Soup

Name: Kumara Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Zealander
Ingredients: 800g kumara (orange), peeled and cubed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 400ml coconut cream; 500ml vegetable stock; 1 red chilli, deseeded; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Kumara Soup (KOO-mah-rah SOUP)

Sweet Potato Soup

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 280 kcal

Velvety roasted kumara blended with coconut cream, ginger, and a hint of chilli, finished with toasted seeds and a swirl of cream.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

roasting tray blender saucepan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic bowl

Garnishes: toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut cream swirl

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

800g kumara (orange), peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
400ml coconut cream
500ml vegetable stock
1 red chilli, deseeded
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Instructions

1
Toss kumara cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200C for twenty-five minutes until caramelised and tender.
2
Saute onion, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until softened, about four minutes.
3
Add roasted kumara, chilli, and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for ten minutes.
4
Blend until completely smooth using a stick blender or jug blender. Stir in coconut cream and warm through.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and a swirl of coconut cream.

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Did You Know?

Kumara was brought to New Zealand by Polynesian voyagers over 700 years ago and is now considered a quintessential Kiwi ingredient.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

roasting tray
blender
saucepan

Garnishing

toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut cream swirl

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Kumara Soup

Kumara holds deep significance in Maori culture, having been carried across the Pacific by early Polynesian settlers. It was one of the few crops that could survive the cooler New Zealand climate. Today kumara soup is a staple on cafe menus throughout the country, celebrating the sweet, earthy tuber that bridges Maori heritage and contemporary Kiwi cooking. The addition of coconut cream reflects the Pacific Island influences that shape modern New Zealand cuisine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or light dinner starter 📜 Origins: Modern Kiwi cuisine

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