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Lamb and pumpkin soup

Dinner Lunch

Perfect for those chilly days this slow cooker soup will be waiting for you when you get home.

405 mins
7 ingredients
$5 / person
Lamb and pumpkin soup

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons moroccan spice
  • 4 small lamb shanks
  • 500g butternut pumpkin
  • 2 cups reduced salt chicken stock
  • 1 cup passata (tomato pasta sauce)
  • 1x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup basmati rice

It’s this easy

  • Place spice mix on a plate. Add the lamb shanks and toss to lightly coat.
  • Add the lamb, pumpkin, stock, water and passata to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the lamb falls off the bone. If you don't have a slow cooker, you could place all ingreidents in an oven proof dish, cover and cook in a 110°c oven.
  • Use tongs to remove bones from the soup and discard them.
  • Add the chickpeas and rice and cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.

Tweaks

  • Serve topped with some coriander and Greek style yoghurt.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Soy, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Healthier Skin

Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Yoghurt is important for overall health.

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Better Sports Performance

Yoghurt is a good source of protein.

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Healthy Gut

Consuming yoghurt can help maintaining a healthy microbiota (the colony of bacteria in your gut).

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Be Healthier

As a good source of beta carotene, pumpkins may to help lower risk of metabolic syndrome.

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Healthier Skin

Pumpkins are great sources of phytonutrients such as Vitamin C and Beta Carotene which can protect skin from the Sun’s damaging UV rays and improve overall appearance.

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Boost Immunity

Being rich in Vitamin C, pumpkin can help your body fight off infections.

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