Pumpkin Soup

A big hit at Thanksgiving, even with the kids! (Based on a recipe from "Woman's World" magazine, 2004)

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2  onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  quart chicken broth
• 2 (29 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
• 1  pint half-and-half
• 4  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. Melt butter.
2. Add onion, garlic, cumin, thyme, salt & pepper & saute till onions are soft.
3. Add broth, reduce heat to medium-low & simmer till onions are tender (10 - 12 minutes).
4. Add pumpkin.
5. Puree in pot with hand blender.
6. Add half & half & sugar if desired.
7. Garnish with sour cream and/or parsley, if desired.
8. (Prep time includes time to chop onions & garlic.).