PUMPKIN SOUP WITH WALNUTS

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This version of Pumpkin will never hear a no at the dining table.

Pumpkin is among one of the oldest and most ancient crop that relates back to 5000 BC. It is grown all over the world except for the continent of Antarctica, reason being the low temperatures. A versatile vegetable in making vegetables, desserts, pies, halwa, pudding and Soups. Pumpkin puree is prepared and frozen for later use by many.

Apart from the pumpkin itself, its leaves, seeds, flowers are all edible. It is a usual thanksgiving and Halloween staple in Canada and United States. Pumpkin consists of almost 92% water. It is a very good source of energy.

Today I am making this delicious pumpkin soup with walnuts. Try the simple recipe and couple it with some garlic bread or soup sticks. You’ll love pumpkins like never before.

Here is the recipe.

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Time taken: 25 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1. Pumpkin- ½ kg
2. Onion- 1
3. Garlic cloves- 6-7
4. Water- 1 cup
5. Salt
6. Olive oil- 3 tsp
7. Walnuts (Akhrot)- 6
8. Pumpkin seeds- 2 tsp
9. Fresh Cream (Optional)- 4 tsp
10. Oregano, Thyme, Italian Basil (Fresh or Dry)
11. Freshly ground Black Pepper

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Recipe:

1. Peel the pumpkin and cut into cubes.

2. Cut the onion and 2 garlic cloves.

3. Add pumpkin, onion, garlic and a cup water into a pressure cooker and cook up to 3 whistles or for 5-7 minutes on low flame. Add more water for a thin consistency.

4. Turn the flame off. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker. Let it cool a little.

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5. Make a puree using a hand blender or in the mixer/ food processor. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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6. Dry roast pumpkin seeds and walnuts.

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7. Cut the remaining garlic into thin slices. Take a pan and roast them in olive oil. Turn the flame off.

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8. Add roasted pumpkin seeds and walnuts into the pan. Add oregano, thyme, basil. The dressing is ready.

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9. In a pan put the pumpkin puree and cook for a minute. Switch the flame off.

10. Now add fresh cream and stir. You may choose not to add cream. Transfer in a bowl and add the dressing.

11. Serve with Love!