Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Makes 6 (1-cup) servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 - Tablespoons butter

• 1 - cup finely chopped onion

• 2 - teaspoons McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice

• 1 - teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger

• 1 - can (15 ounces) pumpkin

• 1 - cup chunky applesauce

• 3-1/2 - cups chicken broth

• 3/4 - cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. 

2. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. 

3. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and ginger.

4. Stir in pumpkin, applesauce and broth until well blended and smooth. 

5. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. 

6. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (If a smoother soup is desired, place mixture in batches in blender container; cover and blend until smooth.) 

7. Stir in cream. 

8. Heat gently before serving, if necessary.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Heat (on stove or in microwave) and pour into a thermos.  When you get to the picnic or tailgate site, just pour and enjoy.