We share the ultimate revelation of Pumpkin. Pumpkin is high in zinc and vitamin A making it a wonderful food to support your menstrual cycle, strengthen the prostrate, and aid fertility. Pumpkin can also help treat urinary tract infections and support the kidneys. Not only is pumpkin a symbol of prosperity and fruitfulness in China. Enjoyed during the Chinese New Year celebrations it is symbol for health, happiness and prosperity. Here’s a tasty Pumpkin Soup recipe we’d love for you to enjoy…

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbs Butter or Ghee
1 Tbs of Olive Oil
1 Kg OF Butternut Pumpkin, peeled and cubed

1 Onion Chopped
1 Leek Chopped

2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
1 Lt of homemade Chicken Stock

1 Cup Organic Coconut Cream
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Ground Coriander

1⁄2 Tsp Nutmeg
1 Bay Leaf
Celtic or Himalayan Salt to Taste
4 Sprigs of Thyme, stem removed

WHAT TO DO

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius, or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chop pumpkin into 2cm chunks. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.

In a large saucepan sauté onion, leak and garlic in butter/ghee for 5 minutes. Add ground cumin, coriander, nutmeg, bay leaf and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add cooked pumpkin and stock.
Cook for 20 minutes on low-medium heat – until pumpkin is tender.

Remove bay leaf, add coconut cream and thyme.

Blend until smooth and serve.

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