PUMPKIN SOUP WITH GINGER AND CURRY
Description: "Ginger-Curry Pumpkin Soup" Source: the California Culinary Academy Serving Size: 4 Preparation Time: 0:10
16 ounces canned pumpkin 2 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock 1 teaspoon ginger -- finely grated/minced 1 teaspoon curry powder -- or to taste 1 Pinch Salt -- to taste 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper -- to taste 1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted -- for garnish Almonds, Toasted -- sliced, for garnish
1. In a medium saucepan combine pumpkin, stock, ginger, and curry powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
2. Ladle soup into serving bowls, and garnish with pumpkin seeds and almonds.
NOTES: Be bold with the cayenne pepper -- it really zips up the soup.
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