by Rana Khatibi It’s that time of the year again everyone. Get your turkeys stuffed and ready because this Thanksgiving we are focusing on the pumpkin. What a lovely, nutritious, aesthetically pleasing vegetable we have the blessing to eat and look at, every holiday season. Not only are pumpkins used for decorating, but the main (and my most favorite part) is the cooking and eating of pumpkins. Below is a delicious Spicy Pumpkin Soup recipe. I have also identified current research linked to positive health components of pumpkins. I hope that your Thanksgiving is filled with light, happiness, and lots of pumpkins! Did you know?
Spicy PUmpking Soup Recipe![]() INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic - minced 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp yellow curry powder 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander A pinch of cinnamon 2 bay leaves 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 cup water 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream 2 (15 oz) cans 100 percent pumpkin or 3 1/2 cups of chopped roasted pumpkin purée 4 cups of low sodium chicken stock (can use vegetable stock if one is vegetarian) Garnish with plain yogurt and toasted pumpkin seeds Directions: Step 1 - Sauté onions in butter, add garlic, ginger, and all of the above indicated spices for roughly 6- 8 minutes Step 2 - Add the chicken or vegetable stock, bay leaves, and pumpkin purée Step 3 - Purée soup in blender Step 4- Stir in the heavy cream Step 5- Add more seasonings if needed i.e salt and pepper. Step 6- Finally, garnish - viola! References:
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12/14/2018 01:00:56 pm
The trivia were really helpful. I have never thought that pumpkins are good for mothers who do breast feeding to their child. All I know is the pumpkin is the key for having antioxidant and good eye sight. It was a great festival, indeed. They say that pumpkins are for Halloweens only, but there are more festivals in were pumpkins take an important roles. I really love the pumpkin soup in with garlic in corner street of our home town.
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