Thursday, 19 November 2009
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Healthy Pumpkin Soup Recipe For Thanksgiving!
I love all kinds of food that’s made out of pumpkin; pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, and even pumpkin seeds! It’s just delicious and so healthy for you, too! Not only is pumpkin loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants, but it’s also full of vitamin C, K, and E and lots of minerals (including magnesium, potassium, and iron) and fiber.
With that being said, how about surprising your families by making healthy and delicious pumpkin soup for Thanksgiving starter this year?
Here’s a delicious and healthy pumpkin soup recipe from MayoClinic.com
“Canned pumpkin puree, available year-round, is an easy source for the mashed cooked pumpkin. When pumpkins abound in the fall, however, you can make your own puree by roasting a small pie pumpkin and whipping the flesh in a blender or food processor.”
Ingredients (Serves 4):
3/4 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) pumpkin puree
1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 green onion, green top only, choppedCooking instructions:
(1) In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium heat.
(2) Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.
(3) Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg.
(4) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
(5) Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
(6) Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.
What other pumpkin dishes would you like to add to your Thanksgiving this year? If you have any delicious and healthy pumpkin recipes, please share with us! J
For tips and nutritional information for this dish, please visit mayoclinic.com
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