Pumpkin Soup
4 cups pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup of milk
1 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 thumb fresh ginger, minced
4 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Sour cream for garnish (optional)
In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons butter, onion, garlic and ginger, sauté until soft. Do not brown. Add pumpkin to the saucepan and heat thoroughly, blending into butter and sautéed vegetables .Add milk and bring to a simmer. Add seasonings, remaining butter or peanut butter. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.
Serve in soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream.
Serves 6 to 8