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Autumn Pear and Pumpkin Soup

By: Better Homes and Gardens

"First there was pumpkin pie, then pumpkin cookies, and now an appetizer pumpkin soup! The uses for this hard-shelled squash seem never-ending."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

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

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.
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.
Ladle into soup bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with pear slices.