Mom’s Pumpkin Soup

Yields: 5 servings

Ingredients:

½ stick butter or margarine (equivalent to ¼ cup)

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp packed brown sugar

1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth

½ cup water

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add onion, garlic, and sugar. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft.

3. Add chicken broth, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes.