Creamy Spicy Peanut Pumpkin Soup

Directions

1. Heat oil in a soup pot over medium-low flame.

2. Add shallots, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. Add spices; cook a few more minutes.

4. Add pumpkin, Yumbutter, and chicken stock. Simmer 10 minutes.

5. Add corn; simmer 5 minutes.

6. Add half-and-half; heat through but don’t boil it.

7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve each bowl garnished with peanuts and parsley.