Hearty Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 bay leaf (opt.)
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. butter
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• 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 1 tsp. parsley flakes
• 1 diced tomato
• 2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin or squash
• 2 cups milk
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

Saute' pepper, onion, parsley and bay leaf in butter until tender. Do not brown. Add tomatoes, pumpkin or squash, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small bowl combine flour and milk; blend well. Stir into soup mixture. Add salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils.

By Robin from Washington, IA