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pumpkin and celery root creamy soup


Submitted by artiparte

Makes 8 servings

light, low fat, low carb with lots of nutrients

Ingredients
3 cups onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups pumpkin, cut in 1" cubes
2 cups rutabaga or celery root, cut in cubes
6 cups water
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp nutmeg
Directions
  1. In stock pot, heat at medium heat the oil. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add pumpkin and rutabaga or celery root and saute for 2 minutes.

  2. Add garlic cloves, salt and pepper and nutmeg, stir and add 6 cups water.

  3. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour covered.

  4. Let cool for 30 minutes and then put in blender. Puree until smooth.

  5. You may substitute low sodium chicken stock for the water.

  6. Can be served hot, cold or room temperature.

  7. Garnishes can be toasted whole wheat bread cubes or grated cheese.

Categories

Vegetables, Soup, Puree

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 321.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
65
Calories from Fat
11
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
1.2g
2%
Saturated Fat
0.2g
1%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
13.2g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
13%
Sugars
5.9g
Protein
1.6g
Vitamin A 191% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 5% Iron 6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in magnesium
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sugar
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