No Fuss Pumpkin Soup
Serves 4
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INGREDIENTS
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tsp. curry powder or cumin (for a milder flavour)
1.25L boiling water
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp. Massel's Salt Reduced Vegetable Stock Powder
1kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped
1 small potato, chopped
4 Tbsp. reduced fat Greek yoghurt, to serve
2 tsp. pumpkin seeds, to serve
METHOD
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In a large pot, sweat onions and garlic in 1 Tbsp. water for 1 minute. Add the carrots and celery and cook a further 3-4 minutes.
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Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the boiling water, stock powder, pepper, pumpkin and potato. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes, until all vegetables have softened.
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Allow to cool slightly, then blend until almost smooth. Return to the pan and reheat.
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Serve with a tablespoon on Greek yoghurt and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds.
PER SERVE: 708kJ, protein 8g, total fat 3.3g (sat. fat 0.6g), carbs 22g, fibre 7g, sodium 170mg, low GI