January 09, 2009
Photo: Dr. Florian Before sending your little goblins out tonight for trick-or-treats, fill their bellies up with something yummy and warm. Pumpkin Bisque 10 minutes preparation time 45 minutes cook ...
1 |
large onion, chopped |
2 |
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1 |
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1 |
ounce can pumpkin puree |
4 |
cups chicken stock |
½ |
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
¼ |
teaspoon ground allspice |
½ |
teaspoon sugar |
1 |
cup half-and-half or light cream |
¼ |
cup dry sherry |
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Grated nutmeg |
Step 1 |
Saute the onion and garlic in the butter until they are soft and transparent. |
Step 2 |
Add the pumpkin, stock, ground pepper, allspice, sugar, and sherry. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and puree until smooth. |
Step 3 |
Return the soup to the pot, add the half-and-half, and simmer until heated. Garnish with the nutmeg and serve. |
Sheri Wetherell
Photo credit (uploaded by Sheri) goes to Dr. Florian: http://www.flickr.com/people/doktorflorian/