pumpkin soup with spiced croutons

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Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Can't remember where I found this, but it sure looked good to me.I think it was the spices in the soup and the spiced croutons.

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Ingredients For pumpkin soup with spiced croutons

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cans pumpkin, 15 oz. each
  • 1 box reduced sodium chicken broth, 32 oz
  • 1/2 cup half and half or light cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 recipe spiced croutons, recipe follows
  • celery leaves, optional

How To Make pumpkin soup with spiced croutons

  • 1
    In large pan, cook carrots in hot butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or til vegetables are tender.
  • 2
    Stir in pumpkin, broth, half and half, water, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    To serve, top soup with spiced croutons and celery leaves. Makes 8 side dish serving. Spiced Croutons: In bowl, toss 3 cups 1 inch bread cubes with 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. In large skillet, cook bread cubes in 2 Tbsp. hot butter for 8 minutes or til toasted, turning occasionally.

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