Curry Pumpkin Walnut Soup
Description
Pumpkin and toasted walnuts make this creamy, nutrient-rich soup perfect for a simple dinner or festive fall starter.
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
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.)
- Serve in warmed bowls, garnished with a dollop of plain yogurt, a sprig of fresh herbs and toasted walnut pieces.
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