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What to do with leftover pumpkin? If you find yourself having this dilemma do not fret! Pumpkins provide multiple health benefits and have a wonderfully unique history.  They are members of the squash family, and acquired their name from the Greek word "Pepon." Did you know that? I bet you didn't, and get this pumpkins are 90% water and considered a fruit. Not only is pumpkin low in cholesterol and sodium but it has an abundant amount of beta carotene, zinc, and fiber! Below I listed the nutrients present in one serving of pumpkin.
Pumpkin Nutrition Facts (1 cup cooked, boiled, drained, without salt)

• Calories 49
• Protein 2 grams
• Carbohydrate 12 grams
• Dietary Fiber 3 grams
• Calcium 37 mg
• Iron 1.4 mg
• Magnesium 22 mg
• Potassium 564 mg
• Zinc 1 mg
• Selenium .50 mg
• Vitamin C 12 mg
• Niacin 1 mg
• Folate 21 mcg
• Vitamin A 2650 IU
• Vitamin E 3 mg

Now comes the fun part, choosing a recipe that interests you. Don't be afraid to get creative or shop around for the best recipe that interests you. I decided to make a spicy and savory pumpkin soup. 
Curry Pumpkin Soup: (Provided by All Recipes)
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesReady in: 20 minutesServings: 8
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Pumpkin Seeds                      1 (29 Ounce) Can Pumpkin2 Tbsp. Butter                                        1 1/2 Cup Half-and-Half Cream3 Tbsp. AP flour                                    2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce2 Tbsp. Curry Powder                         1 Tbsp. White Sugar4 Cups Vegetable Broth                      S/P to taste                                                                      1/2 tsp. Chili Flakes
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F2. Arrange pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until the seeds are a crisp golden brown3. Melt the butter over a medium heat in a large pot.4. Stir in the flour and curry powder until they smooth out.5. Gradually whisk in the broth and cook until it thickens.6. Stir in the canned pumpkin and half-and-half.7. Season with soy sauce, sugar, chili flakes, and salt/pepper.8. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.9. Use your freshly toasted pumpkin seeds as garnish!
Something I would love to do for my next party is serve this soup inside an actual pumpkin! 

(Photo: the soup oracle)