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.
Spicy Miso and Pumpkin Soup
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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 organic soy milk
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Roasted soy nuts for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Miso and Pumpkin Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
Sodium 405mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Protein 3g
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 91 cal, 26% fat cal, 3g fat, 1g sat fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 15g carb, 3g fiber, 405mg sodium
