Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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Nothing says Autumn better than a bowl of steamy, creamy pumpkin soup. Yum!
Dovetailing Tip: When preparing the pumpkin purchase at least a 4 pound pumpkin. Cube 2 cups into 1" cubes. Save these cubes to use in Black Bean n' Pumpkin Chili for Meal 5.
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Ingredients:
| 2 pounds | pumpkins (any), chopped into large chunks (remove skin and seeds) (note 1) |
| 2 | medium onions, sliced |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 3 cups | chicken or vegetable stock |
| 1 cup | half and half |
| sea salt, to taste | |
| freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
Combine all ingredients (except half and half, salt and pepper) in a saucepan and bring to boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until pumpkin is tender.
Remove from heat and use a stick blender, or blender, to blend until smooth. Return to heat and stir in half and half. Heat gently; do not boil.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve with crusty bread.
Garnishes: Dollop of yogurt, sour cream or creme fraiche goes wonderfully.
Source: recipetineats.com
