Autumn Pear and Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half or light cream
• 1 3/4 cups pear nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pear, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine onion, water and bouillon granules in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes, or until the onion is very tender; cool slightly.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture to a blender container or food processsor bowl.

4. 4

   Add pumpkin.

5. 5

   Cover and blend or process till smooth.

6. 6

   Return pumpkin mixture to saucepan and stir in half and half or light cream, pear nectar, ginger, and white pepper.

7. 7

   Cook and stir until heated through.

8. 8

   Ladle into soup bowls.

9. 9

   If desired , garnish each serving with pear slices.