MedlinePlus: Curried Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 cups vegetable broth (see notes)
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• fresh or frozen chives (optional)