Spiced Creamy Pumpkin Soup

This is great. Naturally sweet from the pumpkin and just really good. I am always asked for the recipe because there is a secret ingredient and people are shocked when I tell them that it is cocoa powder :) Don't snicker - Try it - They'll be asking you for the recipe too!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups  chicken stock
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3  tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Bring chicken stock and half and half to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk in canned pumpkin, brown sugar ad spices. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup thickens slightly and flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
2. Can prepare this soup 1 day ahead. Cool soup place in fridge and reheat wen ready to eat next day. Just give an occassional stir while reheating.
3. Serves 4.