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Sweet Curried Pumpkin Bisque

Probably one of the easiest soups you will ever make, this smooth, creamy delight is perfect whether you’re entertaining or curling up in front of the fire.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 5, 3/4 cup per serving

Ingredients

1/2 15-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin and broth until smooth. Whisk in the sugar, curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne. Bring to a boil over high heat, about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk in the half-and-half and salt. Increase the heat to medium low and cook, covered, for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve topped with the cilantro.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 3

    The cayenne helps heighten the flavors in this soup. The level of heat intensifies as it sits, though, so if you aren’t serving the soup right away, stir in the cayenne at serving time.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 112

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 0.5g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 224mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 24g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 15g

    Step 16

    Protein: 8g

    Step 17

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1 Fat-Free Milk

    Step 19

    1/2 Carbohydrate

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