Marian's Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 1/2 pounds sugar pumpkin -- peeled, seeded and cubed
• 10 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. add the onion, garlic, curry powder, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion becomes transparent, about 5 minutes. transfer the onion mixture to a large pot, and stir in the chicken broth and pumpkin cubes. cook over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. remove pot from heat; stir in the worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, and peanut butter.
• transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor; blend each batch until smooth while slowly adding the half and half. garnish each serving with cilantro.