Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Cook the pumpkin in water barely to cover for about fifteen minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Purée the pumpkin in a food mill or blender.

Combine the milk, bay leaf, onion and parsley and bring to a boil. Strain the seasoned milk into the pumpkin mixture and add the sugar and nutmeg to taste.

Cook the tapioca in the stock until tend