Healthy Jalapeño Pumpkin Soup

Can I tell you a secret? I’m not actually a soup lover. Fall means warm cozy meals and I’m pretty sure soup ranks near the top for most folks, but sadly not for me. Are you a soup person? There is a handful of soups I’m always up for, though, they’re usually creamy, cheesy, loaded with bacon and come in at about a thousand calories. Then, I came across this Healthy Jalapeño Pumpkin Soup and things changed a little.

It’s like when you’re dating someone and you break up, but then you date the same type of guy all over again and repeat this cycle, thinking this is all you like. Then along comes someone completely different and you’re swept right off your feet. Ok, weird analogy, but I’m sure you get my drift. Until you try something new you really don’t know if you like it or not.

This soup is no exception. I probably would’ve turned my nose up at it, if I hadn’t been on a major health kick. But lucky for me, when I came across this recipe, I was. I don’t remember if it was paleo, or I had just finished the dreaded juice cleanse, or maybe I was just tracking calories. Either way, I decided since it was printed in a Fitness Magazine, it had to be healthy and likely tasty or it wouldn’t be there, right?!

Well, tasty it is! It’s not your typical pumpkin soup, though. When I think pumpkin soup, I generally think thick, creamy heavy soups, but this is the total opposite, it’s almost broth-like, with a slightly spicy jalapeño kick. It’s perfect for fall, when all the heavy casseroles come back into style, this light, low-calorie soup helps to balance it all out perfectly.

How to Make Healthy Jalapeño Pumpkin Soup

First, sauté the diced onions until they begin to soften, add in the garlic and jalapeño and let this cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth, pumpkin puree and lime juice. Bring it all to a boil and then reduce and simmer along with the cilantro and then serve immediately.

This soup takes such minimal effort, you can be enjoying a bowlful of this dish in a matter of minutes. The cilantro and lime balance out any heat from the jalapeño and really compliment each other so perfectly.

Healthy Jalapeño Pumpkin Soup, which is low in calories and high in flavour, is an easy go-to. A quick, delicious, meal. The original recipe suggests finishing it with a bit of maple syrup, but I’ve always skipped this step. I love the little punch of spice, but don’t let that scare you off, it’s really quite a mild kick.

I first came across this soup in the 2005 issue of Fitness Magazine. It was an October issue, obviously, when else would the pumpkin flavoured recipes come out? I was skeptical at first, what is pumpkin soup without the rich cream? But this spicy pumpkin soup is packed full of flavour and well worth the try!

If you love Healthy Jalapeño Pumpkin Soup, check out these other delicious recipes, I’m sure they’ll hit the spot:

• Pastrami Sandwiches with Mustard Cream Cheese
• Sausage & Crispy Brussel Sprout Flatbread
• Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwiches

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