Soup: Low Carb Pumpkin Soup

A savory pumpkin soup with a touch of heat turns this into a savory low carb treat packed with beta-carotene.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup chopped white onion
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/3 cups fat free chicken broth

Instructions

1. Place a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Once warm, add the butter and heat until melted.

2. When butter is hot, add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Stir just to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add the canned pumpkin and broth to the saucepan, stir, and let simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a traditional blender, or whisk by hand until creamy. Stir in the evaporated cream mixing completely.

6. Top with fresh chopped parsley or basil if desired.

7. Note: a small pinch of each of the following ground spices can be substituted for pumpkin pie spice: mace, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg.

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