Name: Sweet Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cups canned or fresh pumpkin puree; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp dark molasses; ¼ tsp ground allspice; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ground cloves; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 3 cups milk; chopped chives, optional; toasted croutons, optional

Try this delicious spiced sweet pumpkin soup to start your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. It's like eating pumpkin pie out of a bowl, but only more savory.

2 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cups canned or fresh pumpkin puree

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp dark molasses

¼ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

ground cloves

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

3 cups milk

chopped chives, optional

toasted croutons, optional

In a saucepan, stir together the olive oil, pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses and spices.

Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently. When mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer; stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat the milk, do not boil. After pumpkin mixture has simmered for about ten minutes, pour in the hot milk and stir to combine. Simmer for a couple of minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped chives and toasted croutons, if desired.