Curried Pumpkin Soup

3 Tlbs. Butter

1 Cup finely chopped onion
1 clove Garlic finely chopped
1 tsp. curry powder (OR MORE!)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 Cups water
3 chicken bullion cubes
1 Cup Half-n-half
1 can pumpkin

garnish with sour cream and chopped chives

1. Cook onion and garilc in butter 3-5 mins. Stir in seasonings and cook 1 min. more
2. Add water and bullion-bring to boil reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally for 15-20 mins.
3. Stir in pumpkin and half-n-half - heat for 5minutes or until heated through
4. Blend with immersion blender or in batches in blender until creamy.

Serves 6.