Sharon’s Pumpkin Soup (Serves 4)
A comforting, sweet, and savory soup with a warming kick of white pepper—like liquid pumpkin pie!
Ingredients
• 1 (15 oz) can organic pumpkin
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (Savory Choice® Reduced Sodium Vegetable Liquid Broth recommended)
• 1 small yam or sweet potato, peeled and slice
• 2 carrots, scrubbed or peeled and slice
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 apple (Granny Smith recommended), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tbsp powdered ginger (or substitute 1 tsp fresh ginger)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch (or to taste) of white pepper
Instructions
1. In a medium to large stockpot, bring water and broth to a boil. Add chopped vegetables and apple, then reduce heat and simmer until soft (20-30 minutes).
2. Allow the mixture to cool before transferring to a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender).
3. Add canned pumpkin and blend until smooth.
4. Return to the stockpot, stir in spices, adjust seasoning as needed, and heat before serving.
5. Serve warm or chilled. Optional: Add chopped, cooked chicken for added protein and serve alongside a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
• Calories: 65
• Fat: 0.5g
• Sodium: 96mg
• Carbohydrates: 14.2g
• Sugars: 5.3g
• Fiber: 4.6g
• Protein: 2.7g
