How to increase your protein intake with Pumpkin Soup

Meeting protein requirements

Meeting your protein requirements earlier in the day can be challenging at times. By increasing your protein intake throughout the day this will assist you with feeling fuller for longer, controlling blood glucose levels, promote muscle growth with exercise and assist with weight loss.

Introducing vegetable based soups are absolutely delicious in the Winter! However, it can be difficult to focus on including a protein with these types of meals.

Some tips to help you increase your protein intake

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.2 kg butternut pumpkin

• 1 onion, sliced (brown)

• 1 carrot, chopped

• 3 cups (750ml) vegetable stock

• 1 cup (250 ml) water

• Tsp of nutmeg

• Salt and pepper

Method:
1.Cut the pumpkin into 5 cm chunks s. Cut the skin off and scrape seeds out .
2. Place all the ingredients in a deep pot - liquid won't quite cover all the pumpkin. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat and let simmer rapidly until pumpkin is tender about 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and use a stick blender to blend until smooth.

4.Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with pepper and serve with your choice of protein.