Pumpkin souper-powers … Don’t you think the whole world could do with some of these at the moment? I’m a firm believer in the magic powers of food; food to nourish, to comfort, to heal, to energise and most importantly, to bring us together. This weekend we sat around the table, chatted about the week and ate a bowl of this immune-strengthening soup. Super tasty and loaded with anti-oxidants, Vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and fibre. A sure-fire way to put a smile on your face. We’d had a rubbish few days with one thing and another but felt reinvigorated and indeed more grounded afterwards. The magic powers of pumpkin soup!
With the nights closing in, let’s set ourselves up for a healthy, bug-free, #Enerjoy! packed winter. Let’s cherish those together moments and keep cooking for each other.
Feel Good Pumpkin Soup With Mouthwatering Parmesan Crisps
A nourishing, immune-strengthening, comforting, healing and energising soup. But most importantly, a great soup to bring the family together. Super tasty and loaded with anti-oxidants, Vitamins A, C and E, potassium, iron and fibre.
Ingredients
Garnish
Parmesan crisps
Method
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Heat the olive oil and butter in a saucepan. Gently sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
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Add the spices, thyme and the pumpkin and sauté for 2 minutes.
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Add the hot stock, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft.
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Meanwhile, lay out the pumpkin seeds on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt, and bake in the oven (180°C) for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
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To make the parmesan crisps, pre-heat the grill to medium, line a grill pan with greaseproof paper and grate a thin, even layer of Parmesan (you want 4 circles x 4cm in diameter). Grill for 3-4 minutes until light golden brown. Leave to cool then transfer to a plate with a pallet knife.
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Puree the soup in a blender, return to the pan and add the lime juice. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Add a more stock if the soup is too thick.
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Serve in warmed soup bowls or mugs and garnish with the pumpkin seeds, drops of pumpkin seed oil and the parmesan crisps.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 265kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Sodium 620mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
