Pumpkin Cheesecake Soup

8 to 10 servings

2 cans (30 ounces each) pumpkin pie mix
2 cans (14 ounces each) ready-to-use chicken broth
2 cups (1 pint) half-and-half
1 cup sour cream
Nutmeg for garnish, optional

  1. In a soup pot, whisk the pumpkin pie mix and chicken broth over medium-high heat and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until hot. Slowly stir in the half-and-half and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.
     
  2. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.
     

MAY I SUGGEST…Make your feast extra special by hollowing out small pie pumpkins to use as one-of-a-kind individual serving bowls.  They look festive and add a true touch of autumn to your table.