Nourishing Fall Flavors: How to Make Pumpkin Seed Power Soup
Today, we’re diving into a creamy, hearty, and surprisingly nutritious Pumpkin Power Seed Soup that’s got Southern comfort written all over it.
I’m talking about a creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup. A delightful blend of earthy butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and a sprinkle of superfood seeds for the perfect creamy soup that’ll keep you full and satisfied all day.
This soup is not just a flavor powerhouse, but a nutritional powerhouse too!
With the rich vitamins of squash and sweet potatoes, and the healthy fats and fiber from pumpkin and flax seeds, this recipe is a keeper for anyone looking to eat clean without sacrificing taste. And I won’t even get started on how easy it is to make. It’s a simple, straight-to-the-point dish that’s perfect for those chilly fall days or any time you need a big ol’ bowl of comfort.
Fall in Love with Pumpkin Seed Power Soup: Comfort Meets Nutrition
Ingredients You Will Need:
- large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- raw pumpkin seeds
- raw flax seeds
- salt
- white pepper
- minced garlic
- onion powder
- star anise
- butter
- honey
- ground cinnamon
- 64 oz water
Why This Soup is a Powerhouse of Nutrition:
This recipe is chock-full of superfood ingredients that not only taste amazing but are also packed with nutrients. Let’s break down some of the goodness:
- Butternut Squash: Packed with vitamins A and C, butternut squash is great for skin health and boosts your immune system. Plus, it’s high in fiber, which is perfect for digestion.
- Sweet Potatoes: These beauties are loaded with antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene, which is great for eye health. They also help regulate blood sugar and keep you feeling full longer.
- Pumpkin and Flax Seeds: These seeds are nutritional rockstars! Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, magnesium, and protein, while flax seeds bring omega-3 fatty acids to the table, which are great for heart health and reducing inflammation.
This Pumpkin Seed Power Soup truly brings out the best of Southern comfort food while packing a nutritional punch, so you can feel good about every spoonful. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you want to curl up with a big bowl, and trust me, once you try it, you’ll be coming back for seconds — or thirds!
Hope you enjoy this Southern twist on a healthy, creamy favorite. As always, happy cooking from my kitchen to yours, y’all!
Pumpkin Seed Power Soup
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker or soup pot
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw flax seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 star anise
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/8 cup of honey
- 64 oz water
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: In a large slow cooker, combine the cubed butternut squash and sweet potatoes with the water. Add the minced garlic, onion powder, cinnamon, and star anise. Bring it all to a boil, then let us slow cooker for about 4 to 5 hours.
- Flavor Soak: Once the veggies are soft and the star anise has done its job adding a subtle, warm spice, discard the star anise.
- Blend to Perfection: Carefully scoop the squash and sweet potatoes into a blender or food processor. Add the honey, salt, and white pepper. With a hand blender, give the soup a few quick blends to mash most of it into the flavorful juice. There will still be a few chunks, this is fine.
- Serve It Up: Pour your creamy soup into bowls and top each one with a generous handful of pumpkin and flax seeds. These seeds aren’t just for texture, they’re packed with nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats that’ll keep you feeling full and fueled all day.
- Enjoy the Comfort: Serve this warm, earthy, and downright comforting soup on those cool Southern nights — or whenever you’re craving a dish that’s both satisfying and healthy.
