Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkins aren’t just for carving. They are loaded with lots of great health benefits such as: carotenoids, which is known for keeping the immune system of an individual strong and healthy as well as beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory agent. It helps prevent build up of cholesterol on the arterial walls, thus reducing chances of strokes.

Pumpkin Soup

 Ingredients

     1 large onion

1 medium size pumpkin

     4 tablespoons parsley
(fresh is better, but not necessary)

     6 fresh carrots (grated or finely chopped)

     1 Tablespoons minced garlic

     1 pinch ground ginger

     1 pinch cinnamon

     1-2 Tablespoons of Agave Nectar or raw honey

     2 pinches curry powder

     2 teaspoons thyme

     ½ cup coconut milk (almond milk, half and half may be substituted)

Directions

1.     Cut pumpkin and steam until soft.

2.     While pumpkin is steaming, finely chop onion and sauté in butter until soft.

3.     Add Carrots and stir for about 5 min.

4.     Scoop out pumpkin and add to sauté.  Mix well.

5.     Transfer all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

6.     Put mixture in stockpot and season to taste.

7.     Pour in soup bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

8.     Enjoy!

Source:  Bon Santé Nutrition & Wellness