Healing pumpkin soup
Fall is upon us! I love everything pumpkin but my taste is more on the savory side vs. the sweet side. So think, less PSL’s and more Pumpkin Soups, or baked pumpkin quinoa dishes.
I was craving a new soup this week, and wanted to incorporate some of my super herbs and spices. Because we are in fall, yes, which means we are also in cold and flu season. I also love this one for postpartum because the turmeric and ginger are so soothing and healing. Turmeric contains a phytochemical called curcumin, which is known to fight inflammation and assist in healing. It has been studied that when turmeric is combined with black pepper (as in this recipe), the body’s ability to absorb the curcumin is increased! Which means healing properties galore!!!!!
This one is easy to batch cook and freeze for a few months, so is another great one to stock in the freezer and pull out when you need a hit of goodness.
Pumpkin Turmeric Soup
2 tbsp coconut oil, or ghee (can also use olive oil in a pinch)
1 onion, diced
3 cans pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie puree ;) and try to buy organic if you can)
5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated/chopped (can also use 1-2 tbsp of ground ginger)
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp peanut butter (can use sunflower butter if an allergy, or can omit)
4 cups veggie stock
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
add oil of choice (or ghee) to large pot over medium heat. Add onion, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
add carrot and onion into the pot and saute for 7 mins, until they begin to soften and caramelize. as it cooks, you can add a splash of veggie stock if it seems a bit dry. once carrot and onion look softened, add pumpkin puree and stir well.
Next, add in peanut butter (if using) and stir. Add vegetable stock and cook on low for 30 minutes.
Lastly blend soup with handheld blender (or in a blender if you don’t have a handheld).
To serve, top with:
with pumpkin seeds, fresh sage and a dollop of greek yogurt
crunchy chickpeas and kale chips
melted coconut oil and chopped walnuts
