Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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List of Ingredients
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half or light cream
Plain or cheese-flavored popcorn for garnish Recipe
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in the salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the broth and continue to cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin and half-and-half. Pour into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until heated through. Ladle into shallow soup bowls and garnish with popcorn.
Yields 6 cups - 8 servings.
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