Miffs spicy pumpkin soup

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
4Shallots, chopped
2Stalks celery, sliced
2mediumsCarrots, coarsely chopped
2mediumsPotatoes, diced
1tablespoonGround coriander
2teaspoonsGround cumin
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
dashNutmeg, ground
2poundsPumpkin, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
5cupsVegetable stock
Plain yogurt
Cilantro leaves

Directions

INSPIRED VEGETARIAN;PICKFORD

Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan. Add shallots and celery and saute 5 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes and saute 5 minutes longer. Add coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir-fry 2 minutes.

Add pumpkin and Vegetable Stock, bring to boil, cover and simmer gently 20 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

Blend soup in food processor or blender until smooth. Return to pan, adjust seasonings to taste and heat through. Serve hot, garnished with swirl of yogurt and cilantro leaves. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

"Miff" is Pickford's aunt, who served this soup at Guy Fawkes night celebrations every Nov. 5. It's also perfect for Halloween.

Posted on GEnie's Food & Wine RT Jan 01, 1993 by C.SVITEK [cathy] From the recipe files of Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator at net/node 004/005