Creamy Pumpkin Soup - for weight watching people Recipe

Directions:

1. Melt margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion: saute 3 minutes.
3. Add sage, curry powder, and nutmeg; cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in flour; cook 30 seconds.
5. Add broth tomato paste, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
6. Stir in pumpkin and apple; bring to a boil.
7. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
9. Place mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
10. Return mixture to Dutch oven; add milk.
11. Cook until thoroughly heated.
12. Garnish with sage sprigs if desired.