SANDRA'S SAVORY CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP
OMGoodness!! My favorite soup creation to date! A culmination of ingredients I had on hand today, and usually do most days, so I'll be able to remake this delectable delight quite often... Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 30 Mins. Servings: (4) INGREDIENTS 1 slice center-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces (or 1 TB olive oil) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup sliced celery 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (15-oz can) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix),,,(or 2 cups pureed squash, just puree 1st) 1 (14-oz can) fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth) 1 cup filtered water (or more to reach your desired soup consistency)...or 1 cup quality white wine) 2 teaspoons fireweed honey 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder 2 teaspoons Worcestershire 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper --2 cups baby spinach leaves, obvious stems removed, roughly chopped --1 tablespoon cold, unsalted butter, cut into quarters METHOD In 3-quart...