PUMPKIN POTATO SOUP

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You can use any winter squash for this creamy pumpkin potato soup. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

7 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 ½ cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
¾ cup peeled, cubed potatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cup milk
salt to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¾ cup heavy cream
3 slices Italian bread, cubed

Steps:

Heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat in a pot and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and potatoes and stir to coat with butter. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes soften, 10 to 15 minutes.
Strain soup through a fine-mesh sieve. Season with salt, nutmeg, and sugar. Stir in lemon juice. Return to the pot and bring to a boil. Add cream and heat through but do not boil.
Meanwhile, heat remaining butter in a skillet and toast bread cubes in the hot butter until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve croutons with the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 744.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g