Spicy Pumpkin Soup. Simple and delicious. Great for those who want to lose weight.

Many people know that pumpkin is extremely rich in vitamins such as A, C and vitamin-E that’s why it can help greatly in keeping our eyesight sharp.

What’s a little less known is that the pumpkin can keep us  feeling full for longer on fewer calories. 100 g provides only 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol.  This is why the pumpkin is recommended as part of many weight loss programs.

I recently experimented with a new way of making the pumpkin soup and we all loved it, so I am sharing the recipe.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Preparation and cooking time

• 40 minutes.
• Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of pumpkin (around 600-700grams)
• 1 tbs of coconut oil
• 2 onions
• some ginger
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 2 cups (400-500ml) of coconut milk
• 3 cups of water
• Thyme, salt, pepper
• 1 tsp of chili powder or fresh chili pepper
• Coriander

Steps

1. Heat the coconut oil, add chopped onion, garlic and ginger and cook on low heat for few minutes.
2. Add the pumpkin peeled (or not) and cut in cubes. Simmer for another few minutes.
3. Add the unsweetened coconut milk, water and thyme and simmer for another 20-25 minutes.
4. Add the salt, pepper and chili.
5. Puree the soup using a blender or stick blender.
6. Add freshly chopped coriander.

Enjoy!