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Pumpkin and Pear Puree with Maple Cream

Makes 6 servings

  FOR SOUP:
1 cup frozen chopped onions, Ore-Ida®
2

ribs celery, diced

1 cup frozen sliced carrots, C&W®
1

teaspoon crushed garlic, Christopher Ranch®

4 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth, divided, Swanson®
1 can (15-ounce) solid packed pumpkin, Libby’s®
2 cans (15 ounces each) lite sliced pears, Del Monte®
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, McCormick®
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  Salt and pepper
  FOR MAPLE CREAM:
1/2 cup low fat organic sour cream, Horizon®
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, Maple Grove Farms®
1/4 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, McCormick®
  Fresh chives, chopped

 

FOR SOUP:
  1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine onions, celery, sliced carrots, garlic, and 1 cup broth. Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 minutes. Transfer to a large pot and combine remaining broth and soup ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Working in batches (or with a hand-held blender) puree soup in blender. (TIP: To prevent spilling, only fill blender half-full and cover lid with kitchen towel.)
  3. Return to pot and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
FOR MAPLE CREAM:
  1. Combine sour cream, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
  2. Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with maple cream and garnish with chopped chives (optional).

 

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