Autumn Rarebit Soup

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

5 c  Pumpkin; or squash, cooked
2 1/2 c  Chicken stock
1 1/2 c  Light beer
2 tb Butter
1    Onion;large, chopped
3    Garlic cloves;crushed
1 c  Cheddar cheese;old, shredded
1/4 c  Pumpkin seeds
-Salt and pepper

Dotted throughout Canada are small inns that care passionately about the
food they serve. This velvety fall soup offers a warm welcome to guests at
the Orchid Trail Inn near Wiarton, Ontario.

In large heavy saucepan, bring pumpkin and stock to a boil; reduce heat
to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. In a blender or
food processor, puree in batches.
In clean saucepan, combine pumpkin puree with beer; bring to boil over
medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium low heat, cook
onion and garlic; stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add to pumpkin
mixture; stir in cheese and simmer gently, partially covered, for 20
minutes.
Meanwhile in skillet over medium heat, cook pumpkin seeds, shaking pan
often, for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
Season soup with salt to taste. Garnish with pepper and pumpkin seeds.

SERVES: 4-6 Source: ELIZABETH BAIRD posted by Anne MacLellan