Pumpkin Soup with Yogurt Swirl

🎃🌀 Pumpkin Soup with Yogurt Swirl

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 25–30 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~100–120 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Pumpkin (peeled, diced): 1 cup (~100g, ~40 kcal)
• Water or unsalted veggie broth: 1 to 1.5 cups
• Plain yogurt (unsweetened): 1 tbsp per bowl (~15 kcal)
• Olive oil (optional for toddlers/adults): 1 tsp (~40 kcal)
• (Optional: pinch of cumin or cinnamon for flavor)

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Pumpkin

• Peel and dice the pumpkin into small cubes.
• Rinse under cold water.

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Step 2: Cook the Pumpkin

• In a small pot, bring water or broth to a boil.
• Add pumpkin and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until soft.

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Step 3: Blend the Soup

• Let the cooked pumpkin cool slightly.
• Blend with the cooking liquid until smooth and creamy.
• (Add more liquid if needed to adjust consistency.)

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Step 4: Add Yogurt Swirl

• Pour the soup into bowls.
• Add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt on top.
• Use a spoon to gently swirl it into the soup.

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Step 5: Serve

• Serve warm.
• Drizzle with olive oil or add a sprinkle of spices for toddlers/adults.

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💡 Tips

• For babies under 1 year, use breastmilk/formula to thin if needed instead of broth.
• You can store leftovers for up to 2 days in the fridge.
• Great as a starter or part of a light dinner.