Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Specially created for pairing with the Mariana Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons McCormick Ginger Ground
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1 cup chunky applesauce
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:
Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and ginger.
Stir in pumpkin, applesauce and broth until well blended and smooth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (If a smoother soup is desired, place mixture in batches in blender container; cover and blend until smooth.)
Stir in cream. Heat gently before serving, if necessary.

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.

Recipe courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc. Photo courtesy of Taste of Home.

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