YELLOW PUMPKIN SOUP

Yellow Pumpkins......how can I summarize its goodness, when they are ineffable? It is rich in antioxidants, hence lowers the risk of cancer, improves eye sight, lowers bad cholesterol and so, good for heart, aids in weight loss, because of carotenoid, keeps the skin wrinkle-free and also boosts our immune system.
And its orange comrade Carrot is also in this Soup...Plus, roasted onion and garlic, which give a distinct flavor to the soup....... are present too...So, what is preventing you from making this wholesome, healthy Soup??? Start the prep.
My other Soup varieties are here
Click the link above to have a look at the Fresh Corn Soup, Minestrone Soup, Carrot Soup, Cream of celery and peas soup, Bountiful Barley broth, Roasted red bell pepper soup  and Tomato soup.

Ingredients

Olive oil - 2 tsps

Bay leaf - 1

Cubed yellow pumpkin - 2 cups

Chopped Carrot - 1 cup

Roasted onion - 1

Roasted garlic - 2 pods

Milk - 1 1/2 cups

Chilli flakes - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Pepper powder to taste

Recipe Cuisine: Continental; Category: Lunch/ Dinner

Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 10 mts

Serves 2

Onion and garlic getting roasted. After the skin turns out to be blackish, remove, peel off and chop

All kept ready

Heat a pressure pan, add olive oil,   when it becomes hot,add bay leaf, then  add all the chopped veggies, along with the roasted onion and garlic

Saute and add chilli flakes

Add 1 1/2 cups water,  pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Discard the bay leaf, take just the veggies without water, and put in the blender. Let it cool down, then puree.

Puree

Add this puree to the water in the pressure cooker, add salt and pepper powder

Add milk, keep flames on the lowest, gently stir, and bring the soup to a boil.

Serve it hot, with a sprig of mint and enjoy!!!

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Notes

* Vegans can add almond milk or soy milk.

Categories: Healthy Cooking, International cuisine, Pressure cooker recipes, Soups- Sandwiches-Salads