Pumpkin Soup

kris2600

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 29-ounce can pumpkin
3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup applesauce
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup light sour cream
salt
pepper
Directions
Saute 2 slices chopped bacon and 1 chopped onion; drain fat.

Add one 29-ounce can pumpkin, 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup applesauce and 2 tsp. ground ginger.

Add salt and pepper; bring to boil. Simmer.

Add 1/2 cup light sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

kris2600

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 29-ounce can pumpkin
3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup applesauce
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup light sour cream
salt
pepper
Directions
Saute 2 slices chopped bacon and 1 chopped onion; drain fat.

Add one 29-ounce can pumpkin, 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup applesauce and 2 tsp. ground ginger.

Add salt and pepper; bring to boil. Simmer.

Add 1/2 cup light sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

talabu

Here's another one, if you like curry and other savory spices :

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Stir in flour, curry powder, cumin, nutmeg, and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add sweet potato, salt, broth, and pumpkin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.

Place half of pumpkin mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining pumpkin mixture. Return soup to pan; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in juice. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 121 (21% from fat)
Fat: 2.8g (sat 1.6g,mono 0.7g,poly 0.2g)
Protein: 5.1g
Carbohydrate: 19.7g
Fiber: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Sodium: 565mg
Calcium: 85mg

source:
Cooking Light, Dec 2002