Hot & Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Name: Hot & Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin; 1/2 cup chopped carrot (1 medium); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium); 2 finely minced garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (more or less to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (can use fresh if on hand); 1 quart vegetables or 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (Italian-style stewed tomatoes, can be substituted for plain diced tomatoes to lend a spicier flavor.); 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half; olive oil

Submitted by NancysFancies

"A fast & no-fuss soup that is very filling & extremely low fat. Fits well into any Weight Watchers plan. Can be made with either vegetable or chicken broth. Try the vegetable for a nice change of pace!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin
¹⁄₂ cup chopped carrot (1 medium)
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
2 finely minced garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground red pepper (more or less to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground ginger (can use fresh if on hand)
1 quart vegetables or 1 quart chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (Italian-style stewed tomatoes, can be substituted for plain diced tomatoes to lend a spicier flavor.)
¹⁄₄ cup fat-free half-and-half
olive oil

directions

In a dutch oven, heat enough olive oil to just coat the bottom. Add the onions and garlic & cook until they are softened.
Mix in the pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, broth, and spices. Cook for 20-30 minutes on medium-low heat.
Stir in the fat free half & half before serving.

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Reviews

I really liked this soup. I put mine in bread bowls.... mmm. I only used half the red pepper and it was still nice and spicy. Letting it sit really brings out the flavor. It's even good cold.

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