Pumpkin Soup

1/4 Cup butter 1 cup minced onion 1 clove crushed garlic 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup half & half cream 2 cups pumpkin, solid pack or freshly cooked and mashed

In large pan, melt butter, saute onion and garlic until soft. Add spices. Cook & stir for one minute. Add broth. Boil on low for 15 minutes. Stir in pumpkin. Blend mixture slowly, add cream. Warm on low for 3 - 5 minutes.