Pumpkin Soup

By Gigirox

Pumpkin pie spices like nutmeg and ginger can play a role is a savory pumpkin soup. Potatoes add a hearty touch, while a bit of sherry and cream add elegance.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups crookneck pumpkin purée
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 (49.5 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt and pepper to taste
• sherry to taste
• cream to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1-Saute onion and garlic in butter, until soft, set aside.
2-Bring broth to a boil, cook potatoes about 15 min or until soft.
3-Add spices, pumpkin and onion mixture to broth.
4-Use handheld blender, process until smooth.
5-Continue to heat soup, adding S&P, sherry and cream to taste.