Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup plain soy milk
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Roasted soy nuts (for garnish)
Spicy Miso and Pumpkin Soup
Staff | Delicious Living- Serves: 6 people
- Calories per serving: 91
Sweet and spicy, this thick soup uses a white miso base for flavor and nutrition. Serving tip: Present as an elegant start to any meal. For a more substantial soup, add cooked white beans and a handful of baby spinach leaves just before serving.
Directions
- In a medium pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add pumpkin purée, broth, water, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes. Add soy milk and miso; cook for 1 minute more (do not boil).
- Transfer soup to a food processor and purée until smooth. Add basil and purée for 30 seconds. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot, sprinkled with soy nuts.
PER SERVING: 91 cal, 26% fat cal, 3g fat, 1g sat fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 15g carb, 3g fiber, 405mg sodium
