Pumpkin and Shrimp Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I would definitely classify this as different and unusual. The combination of ingredients is right for me."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, thawed

directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter.
2. Add onions, carrots, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and allspice; stir to mix.
3. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Transfer vegetable mixture to the container of an electric blender.
5. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the blender.
6. Cover and process until almost smooth.
7. In a saucepan, stir the pumpkin, milk, and rest of the chicken broth.
8. Add in the vegetable mixture and shrimp; cook until heated thoroughly; season with salt/pepper to taste.