Pumpkin and Crab Soup
Michelle posted 03-30-98
Pumpkin and Crab Soup
24 oz. can of pumpkin
6 cups chicken stock
1 large onion, sliced
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. dried basil or dill
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 lb. crab meat, cut up into 1/2 inch pieces
4 oz. heavy cream
freshly ground pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion- saute for 5-8 minutes. Add the cumin, nutmeg, paprika,cayenne, and basil or dill. Stir for a minute.
Pour in the chicken stock and add the pumpkin. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender in batches. Return the soup to the pot and add crab meat and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add the cream and heat slightly but do not boil.
Serve with freshly ground pepper.
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