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Crema De Calabaza Recipe

This Crema De Calabaza (Creamy Pumpkin Soup) is made with fresh pumpkin, red bell peppers, onions & tomatoes. Low fat + gluten & dairy free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion roughly chopped
  • 1 medium pumpkin peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 medium red bell peppers sliced
  • 1 .5 ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3 ¼ cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 6 ounces almond milk unsweetened (or your preferred non dairy milk)
  • ½ teaspoon vegetarian or chicken bullion
  • Kosher salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft.
  2. Add the pumpkin & red bell peppers. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the can of tomatoes, milk, and vegetable or chicken stock.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Uncover and let the vegetables cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add vegetables to a blender in two separate batches and pure until smooth. Or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender.
  7. Return to the pot and season with kosher salt & black pepper. Heat soup again if needed.

Notes

  • Buy pre-cut pumpkins for easy making.
  • Stock Matters: Use good quality vegetable or chicken stock for depth of flavor. If you don't have this available, use water and add an extra bouillon cube.
  • Taste and Adjust: Always taste before serving; adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish as You Like: Fresh herbs or a swirl of cream can add a nice touch. Sprinkle with toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or croutons.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 684mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 684mg 29%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.