Pumpkin and White Bean Soup - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs. pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3-in. chunks
• Olive oil as needed
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 Spanish (sweet) onion, chopped
• 10 cups chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon fresh sage
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup cream sherry
• ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese — plus additional for garnish
• 2 cups cooked cannellini beans
• ¼ cup fresh basil, torn