Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups pumpkin, peeled seeded and cubed
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
chives, snipped for garnish

Preparation

Cook pumpkin in medium saucepan, covered, in 1 inch of simmering water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
Process pumpkin and half and half in food processor or blender.
Return to saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and spices and heat to just boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour soup into bowls and sprinkle with chives.