Preparation for autumn

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After all those beautiful weeks of shorts, bare arms, and outdoor living, we are now getting the first taste of autumn with rain and wind. In the early morning, you can also use a jacket again. So it's time to adjust our food from light and fresh to warming and more nourishing. This will give your immune system a boost.

Chopped in the pan
Gardeners among us see it happening: the pumpkins are getting bigger and ripening in the late summer sun. They can go in the pan with skin and all, forming a great base for a nutritious soup. Those who don't grow their own are best off buying an unsprayed orange pumpkin or butternut squash. Not a fan of chopping a pumpkin small? Buy ready-made cubes, easy! Not in the mood for pumpkin soup? Chicken soup or pea soup has the same warming effect. Also ready-made soups, but be careful: many soups are way too salty.

Pumpkin Soup
Chop a pumpkin into pieces, remove and cut or scrape out the seeds, and dice the flesh. Add diced winter carrot and cook it together with a squeezed orange in a pan with plenty of water. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic. Once the vegetables are soft, puree the mixture with a hand blender or blender. Serve with parsley. As an extra touch, you can add smoked salmon or soft goat cheese at the table. And experiment with warm spices like turmeric or a curry blend. If your soup becomes too spicy, a splash of (vegan) cream works wonders.

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