Pumpkin Soup

2 Large carrots -- chopped

2 celery stalks -- chopped

1 Large onion -- chopped

6 C pumpkin -- peel,

Chop (Abt 2 Lb) 6 Cups Nonfat Veg Chicken Broth, Low Sod -- Or More

5 whole cloves

1/4 Cup whipping cream -- **Note

2 Tablespoons honey

*NOTE: Original recipe used regular butter **NOTE: Original recipe used 1/2 C whipping cream

8 minutes. Add pumpkin,

6 cups stock and cloves. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is very tender, about 25 minutes. Discard cloves. Puree soup in batches in blender. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in cream and honey. Bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to simmer before serving, thinning with more stock, if desired.)

makes 8 servings

Origin: Le Bec-Fin; Philadelphia, PA