Soup (2): Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: (Serving for 2)
Fresh Pumpkin 150 grams



Garlic (finely chopped) 3 Pieces
Plain water 1 Bowl
Cornstarch 1 tbsp (to add with half bowl of plain water)

Method: (can refer to Tomato Soup for the similar procedures)
1. Prepare pumpkin and cut into small pieces.
2. Heat up pot and 3 tablespoon of cooking oil for 1 minute.
3. Heat up chopped garlic for 3 minutes until the garlic turns a bit yellowish.
4. Stir fry the pumpkin for 10 minutes.
5. Add plain water into the cooked pumpkin and boil for 20 minutes.
6. Lastly thicken the soup with cornstarch solution, remove, put into a bowl and serve hot.

Here served the Pumpkin Soup:



Cooking Tips:
1. Chicken or meat slices added into the boiling tomato paste will serve better taste.
2. Blender can be used to blend pumpkin before cooking for smooth textures.
3. Cornstarch will help to thicken the soup for better taste and appearance.
4. This serves best as appetizer before main course.

Health Tips:
Pumpkin has rich of Vitamin C and fiber. It has rich of Potassium, which helps to reduce the risk of hypertension. And it is a powerful antioxidant and prevent build of cholestrol on the arterial wall.

Preparing time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total Serving time: 35 minutes