Healthy And Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Pumpkin soup is a thick broth whose main ingredient is pumpkin puree. It’s a popular dish, especially during Thanksgiving, and can be served hot or cold. Though we aren’t in fall anymore, winter is still a great time to enjoy spicy pumpkin soup! spicy-pumpkin-soup-recipe

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Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Many will agree - spicy dishes can be pretty flavorful. But that’s not all; eating spicy food can actually help with weight loss. According to a research that was conducted by Purdue University, chilies contain compounds known as capsaicinoids. These compounds reduce cravings for sweet, salty, and fatty foods.

Other studies suggest that capsaicinoids may increase metabolism, which aids the body to burn extra calories. Therefore, if you would like to burn a few pounds, you may consider adding something spicy to your meals every now and then. Of course, if you have a special medical condition or are currently on medication, you’d want to check with your healthcare provider first.

In this recipe, we intend to make something warm and comforting, but not something that will take up much of your time - spicy pumpkin soup! We’ll be using warm spices like cinnamon, curry powder, and ginger to help you beat the winter chill.

Good luck and enjoy!

Ingredients

Directions

In a medium-sized pot, melt the butter and saute the onion. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Use medium heat and stir continuously.
Pour in ground cinnamon followed by curry powder. Cook for a minute or two. Keep stirring.
Add the pumpkin puree followed by chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add the bay leaves. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Add salt to your taste, stir, and remove from heat.
Remove the bay leaves and blend the soup with a blender of your choice.
Return soup to heat and add half-and-half. Stir well and using medium-low heat, bring the soup to a boil while stirring occasionally.
When done, serve and enjoy.