Creamy Pumpkin-Red Pepper Soup

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

• 3 cups chopped peeled fresh pumpkin
• 2 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled sweet potato
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
• 5 cups no-salt-added chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves (optional)

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