SAVORY PUMPKIN SOUP

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This fragrant, creamy soup is a wonderful way to warm up during the holidays. Fresh herbs mildly complement the flavor of pumpkin. Mozzarella cheese is melted throughout, and toasted almonds add a pleasant crunch.

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

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces dry pasta
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup cilantro, minced
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup sour cream, for topping
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup toasted almonds

Steps:

In a large saucepan, mix the pumpkin, vegetable broth, heavy cream, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta. Cook 12 minutes, or until pasta is tender but firm. Reduce heat to simmer.
Stir in pumpkin pie spice, parsley and cilantro. Slowly stir butter, plain yogurt and sour cream into the mixture, making sure they do not curdle. Stir in the cheese, allowing it to melt. Serve topped with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 476.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g