Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Try this creamy pumpkin soup flavored with cumin on a chilly fall day; guaranteed to warm you up.

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Ingredients:

• 1 T. margarine or butter  
• 1 large red pepper, chopped  
• 1 small onion, chopped  
• 1 t. ground cumin  
• 15-oz. can of pumpkin  
• 1 can chicken broth  
• 1 cup water  
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk  
• sour cream to garnish (optional)  
• chives to garnish (optional)            

Method

Place the butter in a medium saucepan, then cook the red pepper, onion and cumin in it over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, chicken broth, water and milk. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour soup into a blender, blending batches until it is smooth. Serve in individual bowls while the soup is still hot. Garnishing options include sour cream and chives floating on top.

Notes:

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: pbloman
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