Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 24

Pumpkin Soup

Prep 10 min · Serves 2 (makes 1.2 litres)

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg red pumpkin, with peel
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 2 tsp dry thyme or 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp dry rosemary or 1 stem fresh rosemary
• 1/2 small green chilli, chopped
• 2 tsp rock salt
• Toppings: 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, roasted
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 small coconut, cut into strips

Method

1. Chop the pumpkin into chunks. Do not remove the peel. Add to a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes until soft.
2. Once cooled, place the pumpkin in a blender along with the coconut milk, thyme, rosemary, salt, and chilli. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour the soup into bowls, add the toppings, and serve.

Highlights: Very high in vitamin A, iron and magnesium.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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