Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup

It's so velvety and intensely flavored, just a cupful is fine. A real winner. 

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

4 c. pumpkin pie filling

2 c. pureed sweet potatoes

1 c. peanut butter

6 c. chicken broth

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. salt

Chopped chives (garnish)

Sour cream (garnish)

Seasoned croutons (garnish)

Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Stir in pie filling, sweet potatoes and peanut butter. Add broth, pepper and salt; stir well until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve, garnish soup with croutons, chives, and a dollop of sour cream.

Serves 8 - 10