Pumpkin Soup with Basil | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• - 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely minced
• - 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• - 1/2 lb. fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• - 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• - 3 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided
• - 1 can solid pack pumpkin, 16 oz
• - salt and pepper to taste
• - pinch of granulated sugar
• - 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp., dried
• - 3 tbsp. heavy cream, optional
• - grated swiss cheese for garnish
• - toasted curried pumpkin seeds or croutons for garnish, optional