The Tasty Healthy Recipe of Pumpkin Soup You'd Love to Have!!

What All You Would Need?

• Pumpkin - 1/2 kg peeled, diced, and deseeded

• Carrot - 2 peeled and diced

• Onion - 1

• Garlic - 3-4 pcs

• Ginger - 1/ 2 inch piece

• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

Method

1. Place pumpkin peeled and diced into a Pressure Cooker

2. Add onion, ginger & garlic

3. Cook for 2 whistles.

4. Now sieve the soup and add salt , pepper and coriander leaves according to the taste

5. Serve Hot

Top Impressive Benefits of Pumpkin in Your Diet

1. Pumpkin is high in vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. It’s also a great source of beta-carotene, a carotenoid that your body converts into vitamin A.

2. Pumpkin contains the antioxidants alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin and many others, which may protect your cells against damage by free radicals.

3. Pumpkin is high in vitamins A and C, which can help boost your immune system. Its supply of vitamin E, iron and folate may strengthen your immunity as well.

4. Pumpkins’ high vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin contents may protect your eyes against sight loss, which becomes more common with age.

5. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients and yet has under 50 calories per cup (245 grams). This makes it a nutrient-dense food. It’s also a good source of fiber, which may suppress your appetite.

6. Pumpkins contain carotenoids, which function as antioxidants. These compounds are linked to lower risks of stomach, throat, pancreas and breast cancers.

7. Pumpkin is a good source of potassium, vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which have been linked to heart health benefits.

8. Pumpkin is high in beta-carotene, which acts as a natural sunblock. It also contains vitamins C and E, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help keep your skin strong and healthy.

9. Pumpkin, once sliced and cut, can be easily roasted, puréed into soup or baked into pies. Its seeds are also edible and highly nutritious.