Pumpkin Soup

Courtney's Recipe

4 C. Chicken Broth
1 Small to Med. Onion Chopped
1/4 C. Butter
2 C. Cooked Mashed Pumpkin
1 Bay Leaf (Put the whole leaf in and when soup is completely finished remove)
1 Tsp. Sugar
1/2 Tsp. Curry Powder
1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
1 Tbs. Dry Parsley (Crumble it really fine)
2 C. Half and Half
2 Tsp. Salt
Fresh Ground pepper to taste

Directions:
Saute onion in butter until golden. Stir in pumpkin, chicken broth, bay leaf, sugar, curry, nutmeg and parsley. Bring to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 15 min. Stir occasionally. After 15 min. add half and half in a thin stream and stir while adding. Add salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5-10 min. When soup is finished take bay leaf out.