Pumpkin Soup with Chives

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PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CHIVES

Ingredients

• 1/2 c Onion diced
• 5 c Homemade chicken stock
• 2 1/2 c pumpkin puree
• salt and nutmeg
• cayenne pepper
• 2 c Light cream
• Whipped cream
• Fresh chives

Directions

1. Cook, covered, in boiling water about 25 minutes.
2. Mash and let drain in strainer for 30 minutes.
3. Cook diced Onion with stock in a saucepan for about 10 minutes.
4. Add pumpkin puree and seasonings.
5. Process in blende .
6. Add cream and heat through.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings.
8. Ladle into pumpkin shell replace lid, and ladle into individual bowls at the table.
9. Garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped chives.