CURRIED PUMPKIN APPLE SOUP

Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup image

Sweet apples and spicy curry combine in this rich soup, which is perfect for fall. A small serving is all you need to satisfy. -Jane Shapton, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the apples, onion and leek in butter until tender. Add garlic and curry; cook 1 minute longer. Add pumpkin and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil)., Remove from the heat; cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Season with salt. If desired, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.