This is an elegant soup that is perfect for crisp fall evenings.
Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup onion(s) 4 cup fat-free chicken broth 16 oz canned pumpkin 1/8 tsp white pepper 1 cup fat-free half and half 2 Tbsp chives
Instructions cook wild rice according to package directions, drain. melt butter in large saucepan and add onion and cook until light brown. stir in broth and pumpkin and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. add wild rice and pepper and bring to a boil. add cream and bring back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. tip: once you add the cream, the longer it simmers the thicker it will get. garnish with fresh chives, parsley or roasted pumpkin seeds!
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