Evocative of glorious autumn days, the creamy consistency of this pumpkin soup is enriched with a crumble of minced beef and wild mushroom. The addition of quality protein turns it into a complete meal, perfect for when you want something nutritious and easy.

Turn a Simple Pumpkin Soup into a Balanced Meal

This trick for transforming a simple pumpkin soup into a satieting and nutrient dense meal is particulary welcome through autumn and winter. If you can prepare both parts – the soup and the crumble – in advance, so much the better. That way, after a vigourous country walk (or an exhausting Christmas shopping trip into town), all you have to do is reheat, serve, and collapse on the couch.

In this recipe, the chanterelles gives the crumble a gourmet edge. I use these mushrooms because they’re local to our area. Experiment with any that you can forage or buy. Asian mushrooms would be interesting to try.

Use Bone Broth for Deep Nutrition

If you want to make soups and stews that are deeply nutritious as well as delicious then using Bone Broth as the stock is a must. Making Bone Broth at home is easy with an Instant Pot (see “On the Side”, below). It’s rich in collagen, the main structural protein in the body, and being comprised of essential amino acids, we have to obtain it from the diet. Having Bone Broth on hand is an integral part of a healthy diet.

If you love this recipe, be sure to check out my compilation, Easy & Essential Paleo Recipes for Busy People. As the title implies, all the recipes are quick to make and form the foundation of a Paleo Diet. Essentially, they’re the recipes that I make all the time.

On the Side

How to Make a Great Homemade Bone Broth – As mentioned above, Bone Broth is essential for turning soups and stews into a source of deep nutrition.

11 Irresistible Reasons for Buying an Instant Pot  – To make Bone Broth at home, you really do need an Instant Pot.

The Paleo AIP Instant Pot Cookbook – Once you have an Instant Pot, you’ll want to use it all the time. This E-book is an award winning best seller.

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