Ingredients:pumpkin soup


1-1/2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups pumpkin or squash, cubed in 1/2" cubes
Maple syrup (optional)
1 cup leeks, both white and green parts, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced celery
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice


Instructions:

Simmer all ingredients in a large soup pot over low heat under vegetables are tender.
(Optional: Roast pumpkin or squash first in the oven.)
For a sweeter flavor, add a little maple syrup.
Season to taste with pepper, nutmeg , curry powder and fresh lemon juice.
Serve in hollowed out miniature squash.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe serves 8.