Cream of Pumpkin Soup

° Serves 4 (makes 6 cups)

The main ingredient in this elegant soup is a can of pumpkin puree. With some chicken stock and cream at hand, you can combine all the ingredients directly in the saucepan, and the soup will be ready in minutes. Serve with or without croutons, as you prefer.

• One 16-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
• 2½ cups Basic Chicken Stock or canned chicken broth
• 1 cup light cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• Croutons, for garnish (optional)

Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, mix well, and bring to a boil. Divide the soup among four soup bowls, sprinkle with croutons, if desired, and serve immediately.