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Ingredients

  • 3 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 2 c. canned or cooked, mashed pumpkin
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. Chablis or other dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
  • 1/3 c. half and half
  • sour cream and green onion strips (garnishes)

Method

  • Cook pears and onion in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add pear mixture and pumpkin. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer pumpkin mixture to a large saucepan; add chicken broth and next 4 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes; remove cinnamon stick.
  • Stir in half and half and heat thoroughly (do not boil).
  • Garnish, if desired.
  • Yield:
  • 6 cups.