Curried Pumpkin Soup

[Shellie]

It doesn't sound wonderful, but it IS. I had to taste it before I was convinced and now I look forward to fall so that I can make it.

I double this recipe for my family. (plus somebody always wants me to bring them some when I make it.)

1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter or oil
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (1 lb.) pumpkin
1 tbsp. honey
dash nutmeg
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup evaporated milk
optional sour cream or yogurt, topping

Saute mushrooms and onion in butter or oil. Add flour and curry and stir. Gradually add broth. Add all other ingredients except for milk and cook, stirring, for 10 - 15 minutes. Add milk and heat through without boiling.

May top with sour cream or yogurt.