Sweet Pumpkin Soup

Warm and comforting, this flavorful pumpkin soup is naturally sweetened with honey! An easy way to welcome the season and all your favorite fall flavors in one dish. Finish this decadent soup with a generous topping of parsley and red pepper flakes for a perfect balance.

INGREDIENTS

• 30 oz. canned pumpkin (not pie filling)

• 1/4 cup honey

• 3 tbsp. butter

• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped

• 1/2 celery stalks, diced

• 1 cup shallots, chopped

• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice

• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Parsley, optional

• Red pepper flakes, optional

DIRECTIONS

In a stock pot, sauté carrots, celery and shallots in the butter until slightly browned.

Add pumpkin, broth, cloves, allspice and ginger.

Bring mixture to a simmer and allow to cook for about 20 minutes.

Remove from stock pot and purée with an immersion blender.

Return to stove and slowly add cream and honey until well combined, return to a simmer and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes.