Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Pumpkin Soup Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 4 cups)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 apple, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup coconut milk (optional, for a creamy version)
• Pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Vegetables:

   • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.

2. Add Pumpkin and Apple:

   • Add diced pumpkin and chopped apple to the pot. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Season:

   • Sprinkle ground ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.

4. Add Broth:

   • Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, ensuring that it covers the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the pumpkin is tender.

5. Blend the Soup:

   • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Remember to let the soup cool slightly before blending.

6. Optional Creamy Version:

   • If you prefer a creamy soup, stir in coconut milk at this point. Heat the soup through without boiling.

7. Adjust Seasoning:

   • Taste the pumpkin soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

8. Serve:

   • Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley.

Enjoy this warm and comforting pumpkin soup, perfect for the fall season!

Useful properties:
Spices - reduce blood sugar levels.
Pumpkin - helps strengthen joints.