Creamy Pumpkin Curry Soup  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This nourishing soup is free of saturated fat and cholesterol-free. Pair it with a salad for a satisfying lunch or light supper. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 tablespoon soybean oil (often labeled  vegetable oil )  |  
                                                1 small onion, diced  |  
                                                1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu  |  
                                                1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree  |  
                                                1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and sliced  |  
                                                2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth  |  
                                                1 teaspoon curry powder  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Heat soybean oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft. 2. Place onions, tofu, pumpkin, apple, broth, curry powder, pepper and salt in blender. Puree for 1 minute until smooth. 3. Return mixture to saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soup begins to gently simmer. Do not boil. Ladle into bowls; top with pumpkin seeds, if desired.                              | 
                         
                         
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