Curried Pumpkin And Cheddar Bisque

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated,for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a soup pot over moderate heat.
• 2 stir in onion, celery, pepper and bay leaf, cooking and stirring until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
• 3 add butter, curry powder and garlic, and cook gently, stirring, for about 1 minute.
• 4 add the stock and salt; bring to a boil.
• 5 stir in pumpkin and sage; simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
• 6 when ready to serve, stir well and serve in warm bowls with some grated cheddar sprinkled over the top of each.