Brian Taylor - Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 4 pounds fresh pumpkin flesh, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 8 cups of chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice