Creamy Pumpkin-Red Pepper Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Creamy Pumpkin-Red Pepper Soup
60 min.
6
166kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Creamy Pumpkin-Red Pepper Soup, a perfect blend of flavors that celebrates the essence of fall. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome meal. With just 60 minutes of preparation, you can serve this delicious soup to six people, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends.

The star ingredients, fresh pumpkin and vibrant red bell peppers, come together to create a rich and creamy texture that is both satisfying and nourishing. Enhanced with aromatic spices like five-spice powder and ground cumin, each spoonful is a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of sweet potatoes adds a subtle sweetness, while the green onions provide a fresh crunch, making this soup a delightful medley of tastes and textures.

Whether you’re looking for a comforting starter or a light meal, this Creamy Pumpkin-Red Pepper Soup is sure to impress. Serve it with a sprinkle of rosemary on top for an extra touch of elegance. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let the warm aromas fill your kitchen as you create this heartwarming dish that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon 5 spice powder 
  • cups chicken stock see (such as Swanson)
  • teaspoon garlic fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cups pumpkin fresh peeled chopped
  • 2.5 cups red bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1.5 cups sweet potatoes and into peeled chopped
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss well.
  4. Place vegetable mixture in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan.
  5. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
  6. Combine vegetables, stock, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Place half of vegetable mixture in a blender.
  8. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
  9. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Process until smooth.
  10. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture. Stir in butter. Top with rosemary, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein16.44%
Fat31.84%
Carbs51.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39
Glycemic Load
6.72
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
18.478260902931%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.33mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.91kcal
8.3%
Fat:6.08g
9.35%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.18%
Carbohydrates:22.22g
7.41%
Net Carbohydrates:19.37g
7.05%
Sugar:8.87g
9.85%
Cholesterol:11.02mg
3.67%
Sodium:454.39mg
19.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.06g
14.12%
Vitamin A:11710.75IU
234.21%
Vitamin C:86.99mg
105.44%
Vitamin B3:4.36mg
21.82%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.11%
Potassium:679.92mg
19.43%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.5%
Vitamin K:14.3µg
13.62%
Folate:54.35µg
13.59%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.49%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.48%
Copper:0.26mg
12.84%
Phosphorus:118.75mg
11.88%
Fiber:2.84g
11.37%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.08%
Iron:1.9mg
10.56%
Magnesium:34.08mg
8.52%
Selenium:5.01µg
7.15%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.31%
Calcium:44.48mg
4.45%
Source:My Recipes