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     Title: Curried Pumpkin Bisque with Cheddar Cheese
Categories: Soups, Chicken, vegetables, Curry, Cheese
     Yield: 6 Servings

     1 tb Olive oil
     2 c  Chopped onion
   1/2 c  Chopped green pepper
     1 tb Curry powder
     5 c  Chicken broth
    15 oz Can pureed pumpkin
     1 c  Frozen corn
   1/2 c  Crushed tomatoes with puree
     1 ts Dried rubbed sage
          S&P
     1 c  Packed grated extra sharp
   Cheddar

 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.  Add onions and bell
 pepper; saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
 Add curry powder and stir 1 minute.  Add 5 cups broth and next 4
 ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 15
 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently.  Season with salt
 and pepper.

 Can be made 1 day ahead.  Cool slightly.  Chill until cold, then
 cover and keep chilled.  Rewarm over medium heat, adding more both
 if soup is too thick. Ladle soup into bowls.  Top with cheese.

 Adapted from a recipe from Bon Appetit

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