In my experimentation looking for cost effective, yumminess to serve to my children and husband, I came across an idea that I played with until it was decidedly un-nasty. It is, in fact, quite good, if you can get your head around the pre-conceived notion that pumpkins were invented for pies.
Simple Curried Pumpkin Soup
1/2 small onion, minced
large lump of butter or margarine, approximately 4 tablespoons
1/2 can (approximately 1 cup) pureed pumpkin
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water
1/2 - 1 tsp curry powder
fresh cracked pepper
Melt the butter over medium heat and saute the onions until they are tender and just starting to caramelize on the edges. Stir in the pumpkin and soup, blending all together. Whisk in the can of water until the mixture is completely homogeneous. Blend in the curry powder and a fresh turn or two of the pepper mill. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer on low for at least 15 minutes to blend the flavors. Pour into soup bowls and serve with buttery crackers on the side.
I've considered publishing my own cookbook, considering all the original recipes I've got under my hat. Opinions?
