West Indian Pumpkin Soup Recipe

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West Indian Pumpkin Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss squash and sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, salt and black pepper.
  2. Spread mixture onto a greased roasting pan.
  3. Bake at 350F for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
  4. Saute onion in oil in a large pot until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the scotch bonnet, garlic, and ginger and cook just until fragrant.
  6. Add the thyme, orange peel, curry powder, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves, mixing everything thoroughly.
  7. When it becomes sticky, add the roasted vegetables and stir to mix, then the chicken stock, stirring to keep blending everything.
  8. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove soup from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  10. Puree approximately 1/3 of the soup in a blender until it is smooth then add back to soup and stir well.
  11. Add heavy cream and coconut milk and blend.
  12. Reheat if necessary.
  13. May also be chilled before serving up to 1 day.
  14. Serve cold or hot, garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds (if desired).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 331.89 Kcal (1390 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.45g 24%
Cholesterol 37.44mg 12%
Sodium 795.11mg 33%
Potassium 994.74mg 21%
Total Carbs 36.53g 12%
Sugars 12.79g 51%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 19%
Protein 14.67g 29%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 90.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.87 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.97g 24%
Cholesterol 7.21mg 12%
Sodium 153.03mg 33%
Potassium 191.45mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.03g 12%
Sugars 2.46g 51%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 19%
Protein 2.82g 29%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 27%
Iron 0.6mg 18%
Calcium 17.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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