Pumpkin Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground coriander
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 c. chicken broth
1 3/4 c. solid pack pumpkin (16 oz.)
1 c. half and half
sour cream
chives

Preparation

In large saucepan, melt butter; saute onion and garlic until soft.
Add seasonings and cook 1 minute.
Add broth; boil gently, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in pumpkin and half and half.
Cook 5 minutes.
Pour into blender.
Cover and blend until creamy.
Serve warm or reheat to desired temperature.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives.