Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup

• 2 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

1. In a large saucepan, saute the apples, onion and leek in butter until tender. Add garlic and curry; cook 1 minute longer. Add pumpkin and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil).
2. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Season with salt. If desired, garnish with cilantro.

golden delicious apples, onion, butter, garlic, curry powder, solidpack pumpkin, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, salt, cilantro

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/curried-pumpkin-apple-soup/ (may not work)