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Pumpkin soup, freshly prepared on Thanksgiving morning is a tradition in the Rosignal home. It’s a warm, comforting soup for the cooler seasons and definitely doesn’t have to be reserved for Thanksgiving. But there’s something special about a tradition….and this recipe adds to the wonderful aromas we all enjoy on Thanksgiving Day.
| Soup Ingredients:
2T butter 1 bay leaf 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped Salt & pepper to taste 3T flour 2t poultry seasoning or 2t ground thyme 2t hot sauce 6C chicken stock 1 28oz can pumpkin 2 C heavy cream |
Relish topping ingredients: 1 Granny Smith apple, finely chopped 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 2T lemon juice 1/2C dried cranberries 1t chili powder 2t honey 1/2t cinnamon 1T olive oil |
Instructions:
Heat soup pot. Add oil and melt butter. Add bay leaf, celery, onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 6-7 minutes until tender. Add flour, poultry seasoning and hot sauce and cook one minute. Whisk in chicken stock and bring to bubble. Whisk in pumpkin in large spoonfuls. Simmer 10 minutes. Add cream and nutmeg. Reduce heat. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve. Top with relish when served. Makes a 6+ servings depending on size. ENJOY!!
