Healthy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
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Overview:
This Healthy Pumpkin Soup recipe is a delightful combination of autumnal flavors, perfect for a cozy lunch or snack during the winter months or even for Christmas gatherings. It’s not only delicious but also quick to make, requiring less than 60 minutes in total.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 259.5
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 7 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin flesh, diced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons skim milk powder
- Vegetable stock (enough to cover the vegetables)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Dice the pumpkin flesh into small cubes.
- Slice the carrot into rounds.
- Remove the rosemary leaves from the stems.
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Sauté Onion and Aromatics:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté gently, ensuring it doesn’t brown, for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add Vegetables and Herbs:
- Stir in the diced pumpkin, sliced carrot, and fresh rosemary leaves.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften slightly and the aroma of rosemary fills the kitchen.
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Simmer Soup:
- Pour in enough vegetable stock to cover the vegetables in the saucepan.
- Add the bay leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the soup simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Blend Soup:
- Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Discard the bay leaves and any woody rosemary stalks.
- Using a ladle, transfer about a third of the soup to a blender.
- Add a third of the skim milk powder to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended soup into a large bowl.
- Repeat this process with the remaining soup and milk powder until all the soup is pureed.
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Combine and Serve:
- Pour the pureed soup back into the saucepan.
- Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once heated, ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes:
- For a vegetarian version of this soup, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and thickness of the soup according to your preference.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying meal.
With its warm flavors and creamy texture, this Healthy Pumpkin Soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Give it a try and savor the comforting taste of autumn in every spoonful! 🍂🥄
