Craving something healthy, yet warm and comforting at the same time? This fall, pack your body with immune-boosting vitamins and minerals rather than packing on the pounds around your waist line. This creamy, vegan, healthy pumpkin soup provides both vitamins that boost your immune system and valuable minerals. Pumpkins are loaded with nutrients, in particular Vitamin A. In addition, it is low in calories. So cuddle up and enjoy some decadent deliciousness without any of the guilt and worry.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) or simmered kabocha pumpkin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. curry spice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder (optional for a little kick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pumpkin seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1
Using a high speed blender, add all ingredients. Start at a low speed and gradually work to a high speed. Blend until a creamy consistency, adding more vegetable broth if needed.
Step 2
If your blender has a soup function, it will often heat the content for you. If not, add the blended mixture to a soup pan and warm over medium heat.
Step 3
Serve immediately. Garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
