Pumpkin And Yellow Pepper Soup With Smoked Paprika Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings7Course
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Yellow bell pepper3 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Carrot1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Smoked spanish paprika1/2 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), chopped
 5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
 Ground black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Can (10oz)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkinseed kernels

Directions

1.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add bell pepper, carrot, and onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add paprika and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
Add 3 cups broth and black pepper; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
2.
Place one-third of vegetable mixture in a blender.
Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid spills).
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl.
Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture.
3.
Return mixture to Dutch oven; stir in remaining 2 cups broth and pumpkin.
Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; stir in juice.
Top each serving with pumpkinseeds.
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