(6 servings)

4 c Broth
1 Cube bouillon
4 lb Fresh pumpkin, peeled,
Seeded, cooked
2 c Water
2 c Half & half
2 tb Molasses
1 tb Butter
1/8 ts Ground ginger
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/2 c Fresh parsley, chopped
Chopped mint for garnish

Make broth with bouillon. Cut pumpkin into 1" cubes and place in broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, then puree in blender. Return puree to heat; add half & half and molasses. Add butter, ginger and nutmeg; simmer 10 minutes. Add parsley; simmer 10 minutes more. Serve with fresh chopped mint on top.