Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 3 c. chicken broth (can use canned chicken broth)
  • 1 3/4 c. cooked pumpkin or 2 (16 oz.) cans pumpkin
  • 1 c. half and half
  • sour cream
  • fresh chives

Method

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onions and garlic until soft.
  • Add curry powder, salt, coriander and red pepper. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin and half and half. Cook 5 minutes, but do not boil.
  • Pour into blender and blend until creamy. Serve warm. This can be made a day ahead and reheated.
  • Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.
  • Serves 4.