Ingredients:
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups pumpkin puree
salt
to taste pepper
1/2 cup cream, whipped
to taste nutmeg
3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted
Directions:
First, steam a pumpkin, cut into pieces, for 30 to 45 minutes.
Puree in electric mixer or food processor.
Set aside. Can be prepared a day or two in advan ce. When ready to make the soup.
Saute onions in butter in a large saucepan over low heat until soft. Sprinkle in flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually add chicken broth, half and half, then pumpkin puree. Cook gently for 15 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls and top with dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of nutmeg and pumpkin seeds.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.