Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

First course consisting of a soup in broth prepared with pumpkin, rice, extra virgin olive oil, butter, carrot, celery, onion, meat broth, Parmigiano Reggiano.

Ingredients

for 4 people

400 g (14.1 oz) pumpkin flesh

200 g (7.1 oz) rice

20 g (0.7 oz) extra-virgin olive oil

20 g (0.7 oz) butter

½ carrot

1 celery stalk

½ onion

1 litre (33.8 fl oz) beef broth

40 g (1.4 oz) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

Method

Cut the yellow pumpkin into small pieces.

Finely chop carrot, celery and onion

Sauté them over low heat together with butter and oil.

Add the pumpkin and brown.

Add the broth and boil for 15 minutes.

Pour in the rice and cook.

Put the cheese

Cover for a few minutes to cream

Serve.

Allergens

Meat broth: check the composition for celery or other allergenic ingredients

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Rice: (allergy very common in the Far East, almost unknown in Italy and Europe). Possible cross-reaction in case of grass sensitivity

Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pumpkin: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Meat broth source of proteins, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for liver function for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

Rice: due to its modest protein content, it is suitable for nephropathic and phenylketonuric patients; since it is an antiuric food, it is recommended in case of gout and hyperuricemia.

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal.

Pumpkin: rich in carotenoids that promote the functionality of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia -Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis – Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity
• Dysphagia (see Problems Chewing – Swallowing) If Creamy Consistency

Avoid administration in case of constipation and diarrhea if the peel is present