Pumpkin Soup (Britteny)
Normally Pumpkin is a love them or leave them vegetable. But in the capable hands of the Breton’s this variety of Squash becomes a miraculously tasting soup that will keep your guest guessing as to the nature of the flavors involved. Serves 4-62 lbs Cooked Fresh Pumpkin or 3 Cups canned Pumpkin3 Cups of Chicken Broth3/4 Cup of Cream1/2 Cup of Julienned cut Ham1 Tbs butter1 1/2 Tbs flour2 Tbs Molasses1/4 tsp cinnamonpinch of gingerpinch of nutmegsalt pepperStep 1. In a stock pot place the Pumpkin and the chicken stock and kneed together over a medium heat. Step 2. In a separate pan create a rue with the melted butter and flour and then add to the stock pot. Step 3. Add remaining ingredients, continue to stir at a medium high heat for 20 minutes but do not allow to boil Serve immediately.