Curry Pumpkin Walnut Soup

Curry Pumpkin Walnut Soup

DESCRIPTION

Pumpkin and toasted walnuts make this creamy, nutrient-rich soup perfect for a simple dinner or festive fall starter.

Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
227 cal
Total Fat
15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
3 mg
Sodium
655 mg
Carbohydrates
20 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Protein
7 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon curry paste, mild
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 8-ounce cans pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup California walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
  • 2 cups milk, low-fat
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt, plain, for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons California walnuts, toasted, for garnish
  • 4 sprigs each sage, parsley and thyme, fresh, for garnish

Preparation

  1. In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, salt and pepper and cook, without browning, until onions are tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook one minute more.
  2. Stir in broth and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add pumpkin and milk and simmer for about 10 minutes. Do not bring back to boil or soup will separate!
  3. Stir in finely chopped walnuts and heat a few minutes longer. (NOTE: Soup can be pureed in small batches in a blender or left chunky.)
  4. Serve in warmed bowls, garnished with a dollop of plain yogurt, a sprig of fresh herbs and toasted walnut pieces.