Lean and Hard

Sadly, many Americans, when they think about pumpkins, think only of pie and Halloween. In the realm of foods, the pumpkin has no place except as a sweet, unhealthy treat in the holidays. I'm here to try to correct this oversight. (Check out the pumpkin's health benefits here.)

When you're looking for low-glycemic-index carbs to replace the ones you usually eat - you know, the ones that spike your blood sugar and do other undesirable things, like white rice, bread, pasta, potatoes - you should consider the tasty and healthy pumpkin. Here's a healthy idea for a delicious soup that you may not have tried before. I love it. I make a big pot of it on a Saturday and I have a yummy lunch/snack that does my body good all week long.

Chicken-Pumpkin Soup


Ingredients:

• Boneless/skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• Pure pumpkin filling (not the sugary pie filling!)
• Squash
• Celery
• Carrots
• Great Northern beans
• Onions
• Seasoning to taste

Let me know if you try it!

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