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Pumpkin Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 lb. pumpkin (any kind but preferably sugar pie) 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. heavy cream, plus more for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until golden.

2. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and scrape out seeds of the pumpkin. Cut into chunks.

3. Add pumpkin chunks and broth to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until pumpkin is fork-tender, about 30 minutes.

4. Remove pot from heat and, using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth. (Alternatively, let soup cool, then blend in a blender.) Stir in cream and season to taste.

5. To serve, ladle soup into bowls, add a swirl of cream, and garnish with pepper.

Baked Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon chopped 1 onion chopped 6 tbsp unsalted butter 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 3 cups milk 6 potatoes (about 4 cups chopped) 3 green onions 1/2 cup sour cream optional 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook 6 chopped bacon slices in a large pot over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside for toppings later.

2. In the same pot, sauté 1 chopped onion with the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter until it becomes translucent.

3. Add the flour and brown for 3 minutes.

4. Stir in 4 cups chicken broth and 3 cups milk and bring it to a boil.

5. Now peel and dice up 6 russet potatoes. Add the chopped potatoes into the pot and cook over medium heat until the potatoes are fully cooked and fork-tender.

6. Then add the chopped green onion.

7. Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

8. Lastly, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Then serve the potato soup in a bowl and top it with the cooked bacon bites, extra shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped green onion.

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