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Autumn Pear and Pumpkin

Very delicious and easy to make.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
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
Pear slices (optional)

Directions
1. In a large saucepan combine onion, water, and bouillon granules. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until onion is very tender; cool slightly. Do not drain.

2. Transfer mixture to a blender container or food processor bowl. Add pumpkin. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Return pumpkin mixture to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half or light cream, pear nectar, ginger, and white pepper. Cook and stir until heated through.

3. Ladle into soup bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with pear slices. Makes 6 servings.


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