A typical Halloween soup ready to warm your autumn soul!
Nutrition:
Pumpkins are a great source of potassium and beta-carotene which is a carotenoid that is converted into vitamin A. It is responsible for the bright orange colour of the pumpkin. Beta-carotene is important to maintain a healthy eyesight. It prevents macular degeneration, retinal disturbances and improves vision at night. It also contributes to maintaining healthy skin. For example, if you want to get a tan, beta-carotene helps without risk of sunburn. It therefore protects against the sun’s UVB rays, maintaining healthy and smooth skin. Pumpkins are seasonal in autumn and they are the typical vegetable of Halloween. Each year 12.6 million pumpkins go to waste. When they decompose, they release methane, which is a harmful gas that contributes to climate change.
What can you do to prevent pumpkin waste? Here are some recipe ideas: pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, pumpkin hummus, pumpkin tortelli and pumpkin biscuits. You can also use the pumpkin seeds which are a good source of healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids which are a good fish substitute. They are also rich in magnesium, which is needed for sleep regulation, improving sleep quality.
That said, Happy Halloween to everyone!
What You Need:
1/4 kg pumpkin
5 table spoons of soy cream
1/2 of fresh ginger stalk
1 onion
1 stock cube
A handful of pumpkin seeds
A handful of croutons
Olive oil
Method:
1. Remove the skin of the pumpkin and chop the pumpkin in small chunks
2. In a big pot, pour olive oil and add your onion
3. Add your fresh ginger
4. After 5 min, add your pumpkin and cover it with boiled water and a vegetable stock cube.
5. Wait for 25 minutes until your pumpkin is soft.
6. Blend the pumpkin until you make a thick substance.
6. Add some soy cream to the soup and serve it warm with croutons and some pumpkin seeds on top for decoration.
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