Fuel Your Body: A Fall Recipe That Supports Your Goals!
Did you know that eating seasonal, high-fiber foods is key to maintaining stable energy and supporting your Physical Wellness?
Try this fantastic Gingered Pumpkin Bisque from the American Diabetes Association. This sweet-and-savory soup uses the nutritional power of pumpkin and pear to deliver major comfort without compromising your health goals.
It’s the perfect recipe for a cozy October evening!
Find this recipe and more in, The Diabetes Fast-Fix Slow Cooker Cookbook
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree,
- 1 firm medium pear (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 1/2 cup diced onion
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1 (14.5-oz) can low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
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2 cup fat-free half-and-half
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1/4 cup trans-fat-free margarine
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1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar substitute blend, such as Splenda
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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6 tbsp Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
- Coat a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the pumpkin, pears, onions, broth, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours, or on low for 7 hours, or until onions are tender.
- Working in 1-cup batches, purée the pumpkin mixture in a blender, being sure to secure the lid tightly while blending. Return the mixture to the slow cooker, stir in the remaining ingredients, except the yogurt. Cover and cook on high for 30 more minutes.
- Serve topped with 1 tbsp of yogurt.
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/gingered-pumpkin-bisque