Quick & Easy Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin, ginger, nutmeg and applesauce flavor this creamy puréed soup that's elegant and satisfying.  Best of all, it's ready in just 45 minutes.

Directions

Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.Add the flour to the saucepan and cook and stir for 1 minute.  Stir in the broth, pumpkin, applesauce, ginger and nutmeg and heat to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low.  Cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.  Season to taste.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin0.5 cup sweetened applesauce0.5 teaspoon ground ginger0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 cup heavy cream

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