- 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium carrot
- 1 medium apple
- 2 cup pumpkin, canned
- 3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1 cup milk
Salad
- 2 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 ounce feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup cranberries, dried
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In a stockpot over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion, carrot, apple,until veggies are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add pumpkin, vegetable stock and spices, simmer for 15 minutes. Then add the milk and simmer for 5 more minutes, lowering the heat if necessary so it does not boil.
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Pour in batches into a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Enjoy with a fresh salad of greens, feta and dried cranberries and any leftover sliced bread from the week.
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 887mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 47g
