4 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
1 cup chicken stock or water
1-1/2 cups light beer or ale
1 heaping cup chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
3/4-1 tsp. salt
2-3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
1 packed cup grated cheddar cheese
1) Blend pumpkin & stock. Combine with beer in heavy saucepan & simmer just to boiling.
2) Saute the onions & garlic with salt in butter, until slightly browned. Add to pumpkin mixture.
3) Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
4) Let simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes, strirring to prevent scorching.
Serve with rolls or crusty bread & salad. Serves 4-6.
