Pumpkin Soup

Recipe submitted by Lisa B.
3 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp water
14 oz chicken broth
15 oz pumpkin
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
Cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add brown sugar and water. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool, or blend in a blender in small amounts to cool more quickly. Return to pot and add pumpkin, half-and-half and seasoning. Warm and serve.