Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 2 23 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 (15 -16 ounce) cans pumpkin
  • 2 23 cups heavy whipping cream (40 percent gourmet)
  • 34 cup packed brown sugar
  • 34 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 34 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Method

  • In large heavy stockpot, melt butter over low heat; add whole garlic clove and cook, turning occasionally, until carmelized, about 4 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
  • Mash garlic with back of spoon (or use garlic press).
  • Add rum; simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add stock and bring to low boil; whisk in pumpkin.
  • Add cream, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
  • Bring to moderate boil; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.