Curried Pumpkin Soup

Curried Pumpkin Soup

1 lg onion chopped

1 lg granny smith apple

1 16 oz. canned pumpkin

4 c. chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. curry powder

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1 Tbsp. parsley

2 c. Half & Half

5 potatoes peeled, cubed and cooked

1 lb. cubed ham

Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onion and apple in butter until golden brown.  In a large pot, stir in pumpkin, broth, bay leaf, curry,nutmeg, and parsley.  Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, uncovered fro 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Transfer soup to a food processor or blender in batches and puree.  Return to pot; add half & half, salt, pepper, ham, and potatoes.  Simmer for 10-15 minutes.  Serves 6.

From frozen, thaw in saucepan or all day in a crockpot.  Add salt & pepper to taste.  Serve with bread, crackers, etc.  if desired.