Project Description
Pumpkin soup
In traditional Chinese medicine terms, pumpkin is excellent for relieving damp conditions such as eczema, removing excess mucous from the lungs and bronchi in asthma, swelling, and dysentery as well as aiding regulation of blood sugar levels, making it particularly useful for those with diabetes and hypoglycaemia.
Cooked pumpkin destroys intestinal worms, but not as effectively as pumpkin seeds. The medicinal components in the seeds effectively “stun” the worms, so for best results it’s beneficial to follow up with a natural laxative such as flax seed oil. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are high in zinc and omega 3 essential fatty acids.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pumpkin Peeled and cut into 1.5 inch cubes
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced or finely cut
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can coconut cream
- 1/2 tsp ginger freshly grated
- few basil leaves chopped
- 1/4 tsp fresh chilli minced
- pinch salt
- sprinkle pepper
Instructions
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Stir-fry the onion in olive oil and few tbsp of water until slightly brown.
Add pumpkin cubes, coconut cream and enough water so that veggies are just covered and put lid on to boil up.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until pumpkin is soft. You can now add all the other ingredients except fresh herbs, and either mash or blend.
Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs and garnish with pieces of coriander on top.
Pumpkin Soup
Instructions
-
Stir-fry the onion in olive oil and few tbsp of water until slightly brown.
Add pumpkin cubes, carrots and enough water so that veggies are just covered and put lid on to boil up.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until pumpkin is soft. You can now add all the other ingredients except fresh herbs, and either mash or blend.
Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs and garnish with a piece of coriander on top.
