Zesty Pumpkin Soup from the Rosewood Country Inn

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 teaspoon curry

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 cups chicken broth

16 oz. can pumpkin

1 cup light cream or half and half

sour cream and chives for garnish

Method:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Add curry, coriander, salt, and red pepper. cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken stock and boil gently, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in pumpkin and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes. Pour into blender container and blend until creamy.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

Yield: 6 cups

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