spicy pumpkin soup with chili swirl

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Green Chili Swirl

 

Recipe By :na

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups {Posted}

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 ounces canned diced green chiles

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup lowfat sour cream

15 ounces solid-pack pumpkin

14 ounces defatted low-sodium broth

(chicken or vegetable flavor)

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

 

1. Combine green chilies, cilantro and sour cream in food processor or blender;

process until smooth.

 

2. Combine pumpkin, chicken broth, water, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and

pepper, if desired, in medium saucepan; stir in 1/4 cup green chili mixture.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered 5 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

 

3. Pour into serving bowls. Top each serving with a small dollop of remaining

green chili mixture. Run tip of spoon through dollop to swirl.

 

TIP - Omit food processor step by adding green chilies directly to the soup.

Finely chop cilantro and combine with sour cream. Dollop with sour cream

cilantro mixture.

 

Per cup: 72 cals (17% ff); 1g fat; 4g fiber.

 

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Recipes were attrituted to personnel at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley,

California. Specifically Alma Gepford of the Diabetes Treatment Center and Chef

Pete Rodriguez. (see

http://www.vvdailypress.com/food/todaysspecial/healthholididay/)

 

Source:

" Heart Healthy Cooking Vol 2; No 74; Dec 3, 2002 "

S(Archive):

" Hanneman (kitpath) on 2002-12-06 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 74 Calories; 1g Fat (11.6% calories from

fat); 7g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 271mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Recommended for heart healthy and diabetic diets.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 1657 0 0 26007 0 0 0 0 0 0 272

 

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