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Buon appetito!
dalla cucina di italianfoodforever.com
Questa è una ricetta per una zuppa che favorisce l'immunità. Usa zucca, patate dolci e zenzero. Con l'aggiunta della curcuma, la zuppa è come un potenziatore del sistema immunitario. La zuppa è molto semplice e richiede solo mezz'ora per farla.
This creamy soup flavored with sweet potatoes is enhanced with tumeric, cinnamon and ginger to turn it into an immune booster. Serves 4 – 6.
Ingredients:
2 T. Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, Peeled & Diced
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Medium Butternut Squash, Peeled & Cubed, (About 5-6 Cups)
1 Large Sweet Potato, Peeled & Cubed (1 1/2 Cup)
1 Apple, Peeled, Cored, & Diced
1 Inch Piece Fresh Ginger, Grated
1 T. Grated Fresh Turmeric
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
4 C. Low Sodium Vegetable or Chicken Broth
Sea Salt & Pepper To Taste
Topping:
Fat Free Greek Yogurt
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Directions:
Place the oil in a heavy bottom stock pot over medium heat until lightly smoking. Add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, squash, potato, apple, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Either blend the soup in batches in a blender, or use a hand blender to create a smooth texture. Serve the soup in individual bowls with suggested garnish, or your garnish of choice.
Buon appetito!
