Spice Up The Night With Bud-Imbued Drunken Pumpkin Soup!

Katelyn Baker

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Taking advantage of seasonal vegetables offers up valuable nutrients specific to the season, while simultaneously adding a festive element we've all grown to love. Nothing says autumn like the fresh orange glow from a pumpkin, hand-picked from the patch. A staple for fall, the pumpkin has become the symbol of Halloween, of falling leaves and crisp nights, and of the comfort of home.

Surprises at this time of year lurk around every corner, and pumpkins are no exception. There's much more than meets the eye when it comes to the nutritional value and health properties of the famous bulbous gourd. And adding a cannabis kick takes it to the next level!

Pumpkin power

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Pumpkins are packed with Vitamin A and are an excellent source of fiber, which is imperative for healthy digestive functioning. According to NutritionMD, "While maintaining the health of the digestive tract, [fiber] also lowers the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes. It helps control the appetite, so it's easier to keep weight in check."

Fiber allows you to feel fuller longer, but that's only one facet of this festive superfood. The pumpkin is also known to aid in sleep, lower blood pressure, shrink the prostate, fight cancer, and even improve vision.

Combining the power of pumpkin with the medicinal magic of cannabis in a delicious meal can transform food into medicine, allowing you to "Eat to Treat!" Health-enhancing ingredients and strain choice are key when seeking the perfect blend for your personal needs. Everything from insomnia, appetite loss, pain, depression, migraines, and so much more can be eased with the soothing herb. Combining this potent plant with the love that goes into home-cooked meals really does have the potential to heal the soul.

New age of medicine

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Now, we know it's tempting, but don't automatically start thinking pie when there are hundreds of other delicious ways to enjoy this all-star squash! Drunken Pumpkin Soup is a dish that packs a potent punch, combining bourbon and ale in a delicious broth with fresh pumpkin and, naturally, a cannabis accent. Bold enough to be served as an entrée, this is as heart-warming a spoonful as anyone could ask for.

Turmeric and sage elements combine in perfect synergy, "beefing up" this vegetarian option (when using vegetable broth) with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. With a double dose of all-natural healing power, Drunken Pumpkin Soup adds more than color to the menu!

Classic recipes with a magical twist might just be the perfect introduction to the world of medicinal cannabis cuisine. Choosing an all-natural, holistic healing approach takes time; and, as our relationship with cannabis evolves, so do our recipes. Innovations such as the MB Machine are making at home cannabis creations like the one below easier than ever imagined, and the possibilities are limitless!

RELATED: For dozens more awesome cannabis recipes, easy how-to videos, and how to get your own botanical extractor for concocting herbal edibles, check out MagicalButter.com.

Drunken Pumpkin Soup

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Serving size: ¾-1 cup
Yield: about 8 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ cup MagicalButter
  • ½ cup Magical Coconut Oil
  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin, chopped
  • 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth (3 cups reduced to 1½ cups)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup Southern Tier Imperial PumpKing Ale
  • ⅓ cup bourbon of your choice
  • ¼ cup extra bourbon to add just before serving (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • ½ Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 8-10 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 fresh bay leaf
Garnish

  • Truffle popcorn
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds
How-to

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Place the diced pumpkin into a baking dish, drizzle it with coconut oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it for 30-40 minutes.
3. In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt the MagicalButter.
4. Once your MagicalButter is magically bubbling, sauté the onions, carrots, and sage for about 10 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat, and empty it into your MagicalButter machine with the rest of your ingredients, except the cream and bourbon.
6. Press the Temperature button, and select 160°F; then press the 1 Hour/Oil button.
7. When the cycle is finished, return the soup to the saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the bourbon, and cook the soup for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cream, and simmer on low for 5 more minutes. Stir constantly–do not let it boil!
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top your Drunken Pumpkin Soup with toasted pumpkin seeds and truffle popcorn. Add bourbon (optional), and stir. Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Garyn Angel is an inventor, award-winning financial consultant, and CEO of MagicalButter.com, maker of the botanical extractor he invented for infusing cannabis into foods. Firmly committed to needed legal reform, Angel was named to the exclusive CNBC NEXT List of visionary global business leaders for his work on legal marijuana. He is also founder of the Cheers to Goodness Foundation, a charity that helps "medical refugees"–mainly veterans and children–who need herbal therapy when traditional treatment options have failed.

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Author: Garyn Angel
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Photo Credit: Romiana Lee/Roxana Gonzalez/MagicalButter
Source: MagicalButter.com
 
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