Pumpkin is a rich source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. It’s proven to help balance the blood pressure and prevent heart disease. This recipe uses lightly roasted and then cooked pumpkin for the best pumpkin soup you have ever tried. Add Blackbelt Whey Protein Concentrate Raw Protein Powder and enjoy this colorful dish.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 lbs pumpkin, peeled and chopped
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 x 40 gram scoop Blackbelt Whey Protein Concentrate Raw Protein Powder
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cinnamon, ground
¼ tsp nutmeg, ground
¼ tsp black pepper, ground
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Cut the pumpkin lengthwise into halves and peel. Scoop out the seeds and cut into small pieces. Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the pumpkin chops with 1 tablespoon of oil.
Roast for 40 minutes, or until fork-tender. Remove from the oven and cool for a while.
Preheat the remaining oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and salt. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. Add roasted pumpkin and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper. Stir once and add vegetable broth. Stir again and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Transfer the soup to a blender and stir in the heavy cream and Blackbelt Whey Protein Concentrate Raw Protein Powder. Pulse until smooth.
Nutrition information per serving: Kcal: 257, Protein: 11.3g, Total Carb: 23.6g, Dietary Fiber: 7.4g, Sugars: 9.3g, Fats: 14.8g
