What bit of the pumpkin do you use for soup?

Table of Contents:

1. What bit of the pumpkin do you use for soup?
2. Can you lose weight eating pumpkin soup?
3. How can I add pumpkin to my diet?
4. Does pumpkin lower blood pressure?
5. What citrus goes well with pumpkin?

What bit of the pumpkin do you use for soup?

Flesh - this is the part attached to the skin. Peel away the skin and you've got a hunk of the good stuff. The flesh of big pumpkins is perfect for soups and curries. The flesh of petit pumpkins, squash and gourds is best suited for pies, breads and cakes - although it's also delicious in a soup.

Can you lose weight eating pumpkin soup?

Simply put, pumpkin is a weight-loss friendly food because you can consume more of it than other carb sources — such as rice and potatoes — but still take in fewer calories. What's more, pumpkin is a good source of fiber, which can help curb your appetite.

How can I add pumpkin to my diet?

To help you add pumpkin to your diet this fall, here are seven nutritious ideas.

1. Have a pumpkin smoothie.
2. Bulk up your oatmeal.
3. Make a pot of soup.
4. Transform your baked goods.
5. Add it to your pasta dishes.
6. Make pumpkin ice cream.
7. Embrace a new side dish.

Does pumpkin lower blood pressure?

To help decrease your blood pressure, try eating pumpkin, which contains potassium that helps to control blood pressure. Potassium also helps with bone health and decreases your risk for diabetes. Around 10% of your daily potassium is found in just a half-cup serving of canned pumpkin.

What citrus goes well with pumpkin?

Fruit Flavor Pairing Chart

	Fruit	Miscellaneous
Pumpkin	Apple, coconut, cranberry, kumquat, lemon, lime, orange	Caramel, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, white chocolate
Quince	Apple, cherry, cranberry, date, kumquat, lemon, orange, pear, raspberry	Caramel, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla