Curried Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soft margarine
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced well
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms; sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 can (14 oz) pumpkin or 2 cups cooked fresh pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

1. In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour and curry powder; cook for 1 minute over low heat, stirring, until well blended.

2. Gradually add stock, whisking until smooth. Stir in pumpkin and honey; season with nutmeg to taste. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and heat until hot.