Curried Pumpkin Soup Serves 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup chopped Spanish onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups sodium-reduced, nonfat chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
4 whole grain rolls
In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil 2 minutes. Add seasonings; stir to coat. Add broth, pumpkin, and potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. serve with rolls.
Therapeutic use of Pumpkin
Pumpkin has a cooling nature and can be used to treat "damp" conditions such as eczema and edema. It helps regulate blood sugar and benefits the pancreas - it is used for diabetes and hypoglycemia. It promotes discharge of mucus from the lungs, bronchi, and throat. Regular use has been shown to benefit bronchial asthma.
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup chopped Spanish onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups sodium-reduced, nonfat chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
4 whole grain rolls
In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil 2 minutes. Add seasonings; stir to coat. Add broth, pumpkin, and potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. serve with rolls.
Therapeutic use of Pumpkin
Pumpkin has a cooling nature and can be used to treat "damp" conditions such as eczema and edema. It helps regulate blood sugar and benefits the pancreas - it is used for diabetes and hypoglycemia. It promotes discharge of mucus from the lungs, bronchi, and throat. Regular use has been shown to benefit bronchial asthma.
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