APPLE PUMPKIN SOUP

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Relish autumn's color and flavors right in your bowl with this creamy, golden soup from Spearville, Kansas field editor Pat Habiger. Just blend the ingredients and chill overnight. "For a treat, serve in hollowed-out small pumpkins," suggests Pat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups canned pumpkin
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute apples and onion in butter for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Pour into a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Just before serving, transfer soup to a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the apple juice, cream, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges