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Quick & Peppy Pumpkin Soup

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  • Servings:

    7 (271 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Pumpkin is a beloved fall flavor, and it pairs wonderfully with some of the favorite flavors of Latin American cuisine, including corn and jalapeño. This soup comes together in very little time and will reheat perfectly for lunches throughout the week.
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups corn
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium vegetable broth
1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. lime juice
Quick & Peppy Pumpkin Soup

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and red pepper until almost tender (5-6 minutes).
2. Add the corn, jalapeños, garlic, and chili powder. Saute until corn is just browning (2-3 minutes).
3. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer to combine flavors (10-15 minutes).
4. Stir in lime juice to serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 7 (271 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 110 kcal (5%)
Calories from Fat 43 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 5 g (7%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (3%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 264 mg (11%)
Total Carbohydrates 16 g (5%)
Dietary Fiber 3 g (12%)
Protein 2 g (4%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 33 mg (37%)
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg (2%)
Iron 1 mg (6%)
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