Curried Pumpkin Soup
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6 cups
Quick Tips
Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Try substituting cooked winter squash or cooked pumpkin for canned pumpkin. Mash and measure out 2 cups for soup.
Remember: Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- fresh or frozen chives (optional)
Directions:
1. In 4 quart (or larger) saucepan, sauté the mushrooms and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in the flour and curry powder until blended. Gradually add the broth.
2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add the pumpkin, milk, honey, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; heat through.
4. Garnish with chives if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Try substituting cooked winter squash or cooked pumpkin for canned pumpkin. Mash and measure out 2 cups for soup.
Remember: Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6 cups
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).
