Cream of Pumpkin Curry Soup
Source of Recipe
Ortega
Recipe Introduction
Pumpkin and chicken broth are beautifully blended with saut�ed garlic and onions to form the base of this fabulous soup. Curry, coriander and crushed red pepper add zest, flavor and liveliness to this creamy combination.
List of Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion, (1 small)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander*
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups water
3 MAGGI Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1 can (15-oz) LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin, (1 3/4 cups)
1 cup half-and-half
Recipe
MELT butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in curry powder, salt, coriander and crushed red pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes to develop flavors. Stir in pumpkin and half-and-half; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
TRANSFER mixture to food processor or blender (in batches, if necessary); cover. Blend until creamy. Serve warm or reheat to desired temperature. Garnish with dollop of sour cream and chives.
PREPARATION TIP: Soup may be prepared the day ahead. Cool to room temperature after adding pumpkin and half-and-half. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, blend then reheat to serving temperature, but do not boil.
*Add another 1/8-teaspoon coriander (if desired) to taste.
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