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I just read an article about Ayurveda, the 5000 year old Indian health philosophy. It said that pumpkin is the perfect food for the autumn, because our bodies need warmth and serotonin to get ready for winter. And that is exactly what pumpkin does for us. So get cooking!
Pumpkin soup, recommended Fall recipe
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4
Serving Size
1 bowl
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1 kg) pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, chopped
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 2 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (stock)
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste (if needed)
- 1/2 cup half and half (or light cream)
- 1/2 cooked bacon to serve (optional)
- Fresh parsley to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except cream, in a large pot or saucepan
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender
- Take off heat. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth
- Add the cream and stir through (do not boil after adding cream).
- Add any salt or pepper if needed, and serve with bacon and parsley (if desired)
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin soup, recommended Fall recipe
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1 bowl
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| Calories | 233.92 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5.64 g | 7.7% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.89 g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 13.9 mg | 4.3% | |
| Sodium 1528.44 mg | 63.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.89 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.38 g | 20% | |
| Sugars 10.82 g | ||
| Protein 7.29 g | ||
| Vitamin A 131.32 % | Vitamin C 61.4 % | |
| Calcium 14.24 % | Iron 19.7 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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