Pumpkin Soup

1/4 c butter
1 c chopped onion
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 c (16 oz. can) solid pack pumpkin
1 c. half and half
sour cream and chives to top (optional - not included in calorie calculation)

In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute onion and garlic until soft. Add curry powder, salt and crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute. Add broth, boil gently, uncovered 15-20 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and half and half; cook 5 minutes. Pour into blender container, cover and blend until creamy. Serve with garnish of sour cream and chives if desired (not included in calorie calculation). 1 serving=1 cup but would suggest making at least 2 cups per person.

Serving Size: Yields: 6 cups. 1 serving = 1 cup

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOJO4351.