#BodinePot | Bahamian Pumpkin Soup (with ham and turkey)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can enhance flavor without added cost.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color and flavor without the heat.

Heat a pot and add less than 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add cubed pumpkin and slivered pumpkin to the pot and cover to cook down.

Mash the pumpkin for a thicker consistency if desired.

Add chopped onions and sweet peppers to the pot and let them sweat and simmer down.

Add thyme, bay leaf, garlic powder, and water to the pot.

Add coconut milk and cubed sweet potatoes to the pot and season with salt and sage.

Let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add pre-cooked ham and turkey to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add spinach leaves to the pot and let them wilt down before serving.

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