Apple-Pumpkin Soup
2 T. Pumpkin Seed Oil
1 lg. Onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. Curry Powder
1/8 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and diced
32 oz. Pumpkin, peeled, steamed, and cut into chunks
1 qt. Chicken Stock
1/2 C. Water
2/3 C. Half & Half
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions; saute 5 minutes or until softened but not browned. Stir in curry and red pepper flakes. Add apples and cook 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, broth and water; stir. Cook about 5 minutes. Puree with immersion blender or in batches in the food processor or blender. Return to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer a few minutes. Just before serving, stir in half and half.