Savory Pumpkin Soup

This Savory Pumpkin Soup is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for a keto-friendly lunch. Enhanced with aromatic spices and topped with crispy bacon, it's a delightful blend of flavors that warm the soul.

Ingredients

• Pumpkin puree - 400 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Bacon - 50 grams
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced onion. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, ground cumin, and ground nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the soup simmers, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
6. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C, promoting eye health and immune function.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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