Pumpkin Chutney Soup

This soup has a beautiful color and a robust flavor. It brings out the great fall flavor of pumpkin, and it's a wonderful way to expand your culinary repertoire beyond canned soups.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 12

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup mango chutney
  • ½ cup chopped toasted cashews
  1. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 6 minutes. Add curry powder, flour, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

  2. Add chicken stock all at once; cook and stir for 2 minutes, then add pumpkin. Stir with wire whisk until blended; simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in heavy cream and chutney; heat through. Serve in small mugs or bowls; top with toasted nuts.

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