Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (8 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 green onion, green top only, chopped

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium heat. Add the onion and cook
2. until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.
3. Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce
4. heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
5. Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops.