Tasty Pumpkin Soup

In the heart of winter here in the South of Australia, the weather is ideal for enjoying a hearty soup. Soup is always a hit, especially when it's delicious and warms both the tummy and the soul. My pumpkin soup varies each time I make it, but I've discovered that the secret to its sweetness lies in adding extra butternut and sweet potato, along with a hint of curry powder. While salt and pepper enhance the flavor, the kids have voiced their complaints about the pepper content—but to each their own!

Ingredients

1 leek (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (chopped)

2 tablespoons oil

1 small butternut pumpkin (1kg ish - chopped into cubes)

Cut piece of jap pumpkin (500 grams ish - chopped into cubes)

1 sweet potato (chopped)

1 potato (chopped)

3-5 cups of vegetable stock

2 tea spoons of curry powder

dash of salt and pepper (to taste)

Cream ( optional )

Method

1. Add chopped leek and chopped garlic to oil in large pot

2. Cook on high heat for 2-3 mins or until fragrant

3. Add all other vegetables

4. Cooks for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally

5. Add stock

6. Place lid on pot and boil for around 20 ish minutes

7. Add to blender in portions and then back into the put or a bowl

8. Serve up with cream and maybe some crusty bread and chips or whatever else you like!

   
   

   Conclusion

   Get ready to celebrate a family favorite that everyone loves—especially our household's diabetes champion (winning!), our energetic 10-year-old, and our adorable 7-month-old! With the delightful addition of bread and chips, you'll hardly miss the meat. This delicious dish is packed with nutrients, leaving everyone satisfied and smiling. Leeks, similar to onion and garlic, are a powerhouse of health benefits! They boost blood circulation, lower cholesterol, and help manage fat and blood glucose levels. Although the exact mechanisms are still being explored, a 2023 study highlights the positive biological effects of leeks. While more research is encouraged, it's an excellent idea to add more leeks to your meals, especially if you're managing a health condition like diabetes. Let's get cooking!https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10486880/

Okay, so this snapshot isn't the best since glucose levels were already high before eating. After having some peanut butter cookies, it's not surprising that glucose levels went up two hours later. But hey, they stayed pretty steady instead of spiking suddenly. Eating carbs with the soup didn't really help, but we all have to enjoy life and make smart food choices. Being mindful about what we eat is always better than just eating anything without thinking!