Thai Pumpkin Soup

This velvety, intensely flavored soup will delight your guests and family.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 (11.5-ounce) can mango nectar
3 MAGGI Vegetarian Vegetable Flavor Bouillon Cubes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro - divided use
1/2 cup NESTLÉ Table Cream or half-and-half (light cream)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water, pumpkin, nectar, bouillon, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
2. Stir in peanut butter, vinegar, green onion and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until soup returns to a boil. Stir in cream. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons cilantro before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 270 Calories from Fat: 150 Total Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 780 mg Carbohydrates: 27 g Dietary Fiber: 6 g Sugars: 18 g Protein: 6 g.

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