Pumpkin Soup(Makes 6 To 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
4 green onions and tops, chopped
1 small onion, minced
2 Tbsp. all-purpose white flour
4 c. chicken stock
3 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. white pepper
3/4 c. half and half
croutons

Preparation

Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter until foamy.
Add onions and saute until limp.
Sprinkle with flour.
Cook and stir for 3 minutes, then gradually add chicken stock.
Cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
Add pumpkin puree, seasonings and half and half.
Reheat, without boiling, and adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until just melted.
Serve immediately, topped with croutons.