1/2 sm. pumpkin
Boiling, salted water

Cut pumpkin into wedges, remove seeds and outer skin. Cut pulp into pieces and cook in boiling, salted water until tender when tested with a fork. Drain and work through a sieve. Combine with the following:

2 c. pumpkin puree
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes. Stir in 3 cups hot milk, a little at a time, and simmer gently for several minutes. Serve with croutons. Serves 4.