01/28/2026
Food is good medicine!
we all have to eat, most of us are so busy working that we don't have time to cook. We go out to dine or we order out. there are many quick and easy delicious dishes that we can prepare at home and be in control of what goes into our bodies!
I am going to start with a winter soup to help nourish our bodies!
Easy pumpkin/Squash soup!
pumpkin puree: 2 canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling).
Aromatics: 1 small onion & 1 teaspoon garlic (chopped finely).
Broth: 1 low-sodium vegetable broth.
Spices: A dash of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper or freshly grated ginger.
Fresh Herbs: fresh thyme (strip leaves from stem if prefer), and fresh ground cloves.
Sauté in 2 tablespoon olive or sunflower oil in a soup pot until translucent.
Add the pumpkin and spices. cook over medium-low until steaming and fragrant.
Add the broth and cook stirring constantly for a few minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
garnish with some chopped fresh parsley and serve!
Storage tips: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
History: Pumpkins were a precious food of the native Americans, valued for both their dietary and medicinal properties. The cultivation of pumpkins was carried to many cultures of the old world by the European explorers visiting the new world. On January 1st, 1804, the pumpkin soup became the soup of independence for the now freed people of Haiti! Every year on that date Haitians all over the world cook pumpkin soup to eat and share with others in the community!
On December 16th, 2021, the UN cultural Agency added this traditional dish to the list of Intangible cultural Heritage of Humanity due to its deep historical significance as a symbol of Haiti's independence from slavery.
Main therapeutic properties: The color of pumpkin comes from its abundant antioxidant orange pigments, mainly lutein which is protective of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Raw pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses that contain a large amount of vitamin A and K, foliate, and a lesser amount of B3. Thy are also a very good source of minerals, phosphorous, and magnesium.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Please let me know what you think on my page. Thank you!
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