Creamy Pumpkin Soup

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3-4, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin, broth, pumpkin pie spice, salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, and the heavy cream. Carefully puree in a blender, food processor, or immersion blender until smooth.
4. Serve warm with a dollop of remaining sour cream.
- 44 mg Cholesterol
 - 5 g Dietary Fiber
 - 8 g Protein
 - 657 mg Sodium
 - 15 g Total Carbohydrate
 - 16 g Total Fat
 
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3-4, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin, broth, pumpkin pie spice, salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, and the heavy cream. Carefully puree in a blender, food processor, or immersion blender until smooth.
4. Serve warm with a dollop of remaining sour cream.