Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 T. butter
  • 2 T. flour
  • 1 T. curry powder
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1-lb. can pumpkin puree
  • 1 T. honey
  • pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Cook mushrooms and onion in butter, over moderate heat, for 3 mins or until onion is softened. Add flour and curry and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 mins.
  • Remove pan from heat and add stock in a stream, whisking, and stir in honey, pumpkin, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 mins, add cream and reheat soup without boiling.
  • Makes about 6 cups and can be doubled easily.