Creamy Pumpkin Soup
["3 strips bacon", "1 c. chopped onion", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 c. cooked, mashed pumpkin", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk, divided", "3 c. chicken broth", "1/2 tsp. curry powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "sour cream (optional)"]
["Cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside.", "In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon bacon drippings until tender.", "In blender or food processor, puree pumpkin, flour, 1/3 cup milk and onion mixture; add to pan.", "Add broth, spices, and remaining milk. Bring to boil over medium heat.", "Boil for 2 minutes.", "Top servings with dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with bacon.", "Serve with rolls, fruit, and cheese.", "Serves 6-8."]
["bacon", "onion", "garlic", "pumpkin", "flour", "milk", "chicken broth", "curry powder", "salt", "pepper", "nutmeg", "sour cream"]