Pumpkin Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tb butter
1 Tb flour
1 cup light cream or milk
dash of salt
dash of pepper
dash of nutmeg (optional)

Directions:

Combine pumpkin and 3/4 chicken broth. Set aside. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and ginger. Add cream or milk all at once. Cook until slightly thick and bubbly. Then add in pumpkin mixture and remaining broth. Season with remaining ingredients to taste. Stir in extra cream or milk for desired consistency. Serves 4 (3 1/2 cups)

Submitted By: Melissa Nielson