Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe For Better Gut Health

We all know that pumpkin or squash soup can be a touch on the bland side. That’s why you’ve been searching for an easy pumpkin soup recipe that doesn’t lack in the taste department.

When you’re perimenopausal or menopausal, we have absolutely no time for a lack of flavour. So here are some tips to bring your boring old soup to life!⁠⁠

For more vibrancy, experiment with intense flavours like ginger and other warming spices.⁠⁠

Use chicken or vegetable broth to add depth to the flavour, boost protein and provide some well needed gut-loving nutrients. ⁠⁠Chuck in a Granny Smith or half a Bramley apple to add some extra zing and sourness to your easy pumpkin soup recipe.

Is pumpkin good for gut health?

While we all love a good pumpkin at Halloween, many people don’t see the beauty of a pumpkin’s nutritional value – specifically in terms of how good pumpkin is for gut health.

Pumpkins are full of fibre

Pumpkins are great for gut health because they’re packed with fibre. This fibre helps support your digestive process, regulates your blood sugar levels and helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.

In perimenopause and menopause, too, weight gain is one of the most common side effects. Eating foods full of fibre will aid in weight loss, too, as it gives your digestive system and metabolism a boost.

Pumpkins keep you feeling fuller for longer

Pumpkins are low in calories. In fact, they add up to only around 50 calories per cup. But despite the low calories, pumpkin will fill you up quicker and for longer due to the high fibre content.

Again, this is excellent for weight management during perimenopause and menopause.

Pumpkin seeds are excellent for lowering cholesterol

Don’t forget about the pumpkin seeds! They are, arguably, the most delicious part of your pumpkin.

Pumpkin seeds contain lots of plant sterols, which have been linked to lowering high cholesterol in studies.

It’s important to look after your cholesterol as you reach perimenopause and menopause, so don’t bin the seeds! Bake them, roast them, or use them as a garnish. Just make sure you eat them.

Super tasty, easy pumpkin soup recipe

There’s nothing better than a bowl of pumpkin soup. While some people think it’s only for the autumn, once you’ve given this pumpkin soup recipe a shot, you’ll want to prepare it all year round.

Pumpkin soup ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:

• 1 kg Pumpkin or Squash, roughly chopped
• ⁠1 small Onion, chopped⁠
• 50g Ginger, grated⁠
• 1-2 tbsp Olive oil⁠1 litre Stock
• ⁠125 ml Coconut milk (extra to serve)⁠
• ½ tsp Chilli flakes (add more if needed)⁠
• Salt and pepper⁠
• Handful of green herbs, chopped⁠
• Handful of toasted pumpkin seeds⁠
• 1 lime⁠

How to make pumpkin soup

Not only is this pumpkin soup nutritional and delicious, it’s also incredibly simple to make. Just follow the steps:

Serves: 4

Time: 45 mins

1. Sauté your chopped onion, pumpkin, and ginger in olive oil on medium to low heat until soft.
2. Add your stock (chicken or vegetable), milk, chillies, and seasoning. Give it a good mix.
3. Now simmer the mixture on low heat for 35-40 mins.⁠⁠ Take the time to relax while it’s simmering away. Just make sure you give it a stir every now and then.
4. Using a blender, blitz the mixture until smooth and creamy.
5. Serve with your choice of green herbs, coconut milk, a wedge of lime for a zing and extra chillies if you like a kick.
6. Get stuck in!

Consider pairing this pumpkin soup recipe with some wholemeal bread to mop up every last bit.

Easy pumpkin soup – in a nutshell

Pumpkins are delicious in a soup, and when other ingredients such as grated ginger, chicken or vegetable stock and coconut milk are added, it allows the flavour to sing.

This easy pumpkin soup recipe is a crowd-pleaser in my household. Every last bit is mopped up by adult and child alike, and the nutritional value means that everyone is happy and healthy.

Give this easy pumpkin soup recipe a whirl and leave a comment telling me how you found it!

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