JAMAICAN PUMPKIN SOUP

Ingredients

• 6 CUPS CHICKEN STOCK
• 4 CUPS PUMPKIN OR SQUASH - ACORN OR BUTTERNUT - PEELED, CUT IN 1-INCH CUBES
• 1 LARGE POTATO, PEELED, CUT IN 1-INCH CUBES
• 1 LARGE ONION, MINCED
• 2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
• 1/2 TSP. DRIED THYME
• 1 BAY LEAF
• 1/2 TSP. MINCED JALAPENO PEPPER
• 1/4 TSP. FRESHLEY GRATED NUTMEG (OPTIONAL)
• 1/3 CUP BUTTERMILK OR 2% EVAPORATED MILK
• 1/4 CUP MINCED FRESH CORIANDER OR PARSLEY