Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Soup

1001 Low Fat Vegetarian

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups pumpkin, peeled seeded and cubed
• 2  cups  fat-free half-and-half
• 1 -2  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
•  chives, snipped for garnish

Directions

1. Cook pumpkin in medium saucepan, covered, in 1 inch of simmering water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
2. Process pumpkin and half and half in food processor or blender.
3. Return to saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and spices and heat to just boiling.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour soup into bowls and sprinkle with chives.