A Very Blueberry Thanksgiving: Pumpkin soup with dried blueberry "dust" Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 29-ounce can pure pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2517g | |
| Calories 965 | |
| Calories from Fat 414 | 43% |
| Total Fat 46.72g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 14.68g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 4419mg | 184% |
| Potassium 3526mg | 101% |
| Total Carbs 113.44g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.8g | 109% |
| Sugars 61.63g | 41% |
| Protein 36.8g | 59% |
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