Two Soups: Sweet and Savory

Pumpkin has gotten so expensive.  I remember paying $1 for a can.  Of course that was twelve years ago.  I wonder if that pumpkin is still good.  Yep, it is.



Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Serves 5
From https://www.verybestbaking.com/libbys/recipes/creamy-pumpkin-soup-2/


Ingredients
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 can (14 1/2 fluid ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft. Add broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, evaporated milk and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Transfer mixture to food processor or blender (in batches, if necessary); process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Serve warm.

 

Pumpkin Pie Soup
Serves 6-8
From: https://www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-pie-soup-a-k-a-pumpkin-soup-255080

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
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  • 1
    (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (about 2 cups worth)

  • 1
    (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • 1
    cup granulated sugar (you may need slightly more or less depending on how tart your cider is)

  • 1
    tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1
    2
    teaspoon clove

  • 1
    2
    teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1
    2
    teaspoon allspice

  • 1
    pint heavy whipping cream
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  • Directions
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  • In large pot on LOW HEAT, combine all ingredients EXCEPT whipping cream; while stirring frequently, bring to simmer.
  • Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in heavy cream and return to simmer; serve.


  • NUTRITION INFO

    Serving Size: 1 (304) g

    Servings Per Recipe: 6

    AMT. PER SERVING % DAILY VALUE

    Calories: 455.2

    Calories from Fat 270 g 59 %

    Total Fat 30.1 g 46 %

    Saturated Fat 18.5 g 92 %

    Cholesterol 108.7 mg 36 %

    Sodium 263 mg 10 %

    Total Carbohydrate 46 g 15 %

    Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 5 %

    Sugars 35.6 g 142 %

    Protein 4.5 g 9 %

     

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