Southwest Pumpkin Soup
Submitted by Sue Lowes on Feb 03, 2010

Southwest spiced pumpkin soup

Servings:
5

Complexity:   
Easy

Total Time:
1 hour

Ingredients:
3 cups chicken stock or low-salt chicken stock
1 cup whipping cream
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
Bring chicken stock and whipping cream to a boil in a heavy pot. Whisk in pumpkin, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, coriander and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup thickens slightly and flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cheddar cheese and cilantro before serving.

Cook's Notes:
Substitute cheddar cheese with sour cream.

Soup can be prepared up to a day ahead.