CREAMY PUMPKIN GINGER SOUP

145 Cals 3.5 Protein 16 Carbs 8 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
1 hr 5 mins
TOTAL TIME:
1 hr 10 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:American
This healthy, creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup is the perfect cozy, fall soup made creamy without adding any cream. Instead, the vegetables and Greek yogurt thicken it!
INGREDIENTS
1 3-pound sugar pumpkin, halved, seeded, and quartered
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 large shallots, chopped
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
3 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup 0% fat Stonyfield Greek plain yogurt
chopped chives, for garnish
pepitas, optional for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place the pumpkin and thyme on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine and arrange in a single layer.
Roast for 60 to 65 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pumpkin is fork-tender.
Let cool, and then remove the peel from the pumpkin.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin and ginger along with the broth and sage.
Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat.
Puree using an immersion blender until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and blend.
Pour into 4 bowls.
Serve immediately, garnished with chives, plus more yogurt, pepitas, chives, and nutmeg, if desired.
NOTES
TO FREEZE: Omit the yogurt and the garnish until ready to serve. Portion the cooled soup into Ziplock freezer bags and lay the bags flat in a single layer in the freezer. Transfer to the refrigerator the night before reheating, and then reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Add the yogurt and serve with garnish.
Serving: 1-1/2 cups, Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3.5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 926mg, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 7.5gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:4Purple Smart Points:3Points +:4