Pumpkin Curry Soup

 

Total Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

 

2 tsp olive oil

½ cup onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 tsp sugar

1/2  tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp ground chili pepper (optional)

¼ tsp crushed dried curry leaves (available at Southeast Asian shop)

4 cups Fresh pumpkin, cubed to ½ inch size

1 Yukon gold potato, cubed

3 cups Fat-free chicken broth

4 tbsp reduced fat or no-fat sour cream

2 green onions, chopped

 

Preparation:

 

1.         In a large, deep pot heat oil--add onion, celery, garlic and sugar and cook 4 minutes until tender.

2.         Add salt, allspice and nutmeg; stir to coat.

3.         Add pumpkin, potato and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.

4.         Puree half the soup in a blender and return to pot to heat.  (Alternatively use hand puree machine directly in pot)

5.         Add boiling water to achieve desired consistency.

6.         Serve topped with sour cream and onions.