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| Parenting Essentials |
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Pumpkin, Tomato & Coconut Soup |
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Dietary fibre is necessary to combat constipation, a common discomfort of pregnancy caused by low fibre diet and hormonal changes. Fibre is the part of plants that our body cannot digest. The soup contains a high content of fibre which is definitely beneficial for pregnant mums.
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Serves: 6 people |
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800 g pumpkin (peeled and chopped) |
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2 tins crushed tomatoes (440 g cans) |
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400 ml water |
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1 onion (diced) |
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3 cloves garlic (crushed) |
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1 tablespoon olive oil |
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1 cup fresh chopped basil |
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
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400 ml coconut cream |
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. |
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Brown onion and garlic in oil. |
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Add pumpkin and brown all over. |
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Add tomatoes, basil, pepper and water and bring to boil. |
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Simmer covered for 20 minutes until pumpkin is soft. |
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Add coconut cream and blend. Serve hot with crusty bread rolls. |
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