- In a large pot, add pumpkin, peppers, zucchini, onions and celery, add vegetable stock until at least half the vegetables are covered.
- Bring broth to a boil then let simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let soup cool to room temperature.
- Put vegetable and broth in a blender or food processor to puree.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to pureed mixture and return soup to pot and let simmer for 15 minutes before serving in individual soup bowls.
- Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and pumpkin seeds crumbled cheese, and ginger.
Makes 4 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on unsalted pumpkin seeds):
420 calories, 33 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 12 g protein