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Spicy Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Recipe #291993 | 30 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 8 , 1 cup (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Kathy (Cloverleaf Farm)

A delicious pumpkin soup for fall, or anytime of year. Low-fat, and lots of fiber. Great as a side dish with fish, chicken or turkey.

Posted on: Mar 14, 2008

Ingredients

  • cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • cups water
  • teaspoon pepper
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoon onion powder (you can add fresh onions if you like)
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Directions

    1. 1
      For fresh pumpkin: Cook pumpkin until soft. Puree with immersion blender or regular blender. Strain to get water out. Add 1 12 ounce can of evaporated milk, and water to pumpkin. Puree again. Add seasonings to taste. You can add more or less to suit your own taste.
    2. 2
      Cook for 10 minutes on low. Stir often to prevent scorching.
    3. 3
      Prep time does not include preparation of pumpkin.
    4. 4
      For Canned Pumpkin:
    5. 5
      Use 2 15 oz cans of Libby's or other 100% pure pumpkin.
    6. 6
      Add water, evaporated milk, spices to pan.
    7. 7
      Cook for 10 minutes on low. Stir often to prevent scorching.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: MoonU

    On Mar 19, 2008

    Incredible pumpkin soup. Best with fresh pumpkin, but still good with canned. It doesn't get much easier than this.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (162g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 76
    Calories from Fat 29 (39%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 3.3g 5%
    Saturated Fat 2.0g 9%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 12mg 4%
    Sodium 628mg 26%
    Potassium 344mg 9%
    Total Carbohydrate 9.1g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
    Sugars 1.1g
    Protein 3.7g 7%
    Vitamin A 4545mcg 90%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 4%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
    Vitamin C 6mg 10%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 127mg 12%
    Iron 0mg 3%

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