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> Sounds very good. I've done something like this with pumpkin once or
> twice. Maybe a little plain yogurt at the end?

I ran across at least one recipe that involved a sour cream garnish.
Man, does that ever not appeal to me.

I had something like this years ago at a lovely inn in Vermont -- first
time I'd ever HEARD of squash soup -- pretty hoity toity for the likes
o'me.

>I mean for thickening and giving it a richer mouth feel.

This was broth-y and not at all unpleasant.

> And why the magarine? Butter! Butter, ma'am! Butter is not only a
> prima facie case for the existence of God, but also proof of Her love
> for us!

I've been feverish lately. "-) Where's my Manhattan?
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