PUMPKIN SOUP
(A reward meal for a Low-carb diet)
3 cups Milk (or low-fat substitute)
2 cups Canned *pumpkin
2 Tbl. Butter (or low-fat substitute)
2 Tbl. Brown sugar
To taste Salt (or salt substitute)
To taste Coarsely ground black pepper
Pinch Nutmeg
1 cup Diced cooked ham
In a medium-sized kettle, heat the milk until scalded (bubbles just begin to form on edges). Add the pumpkin, butter, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, nutmeg, and ham.
Mix thoroughly and heat for 3 minutes, but do not boil.
Serve immediately.
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
*Pumpkins are fruits.
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