1 lg. onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. half & half
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
Chopped parsley, sour cream, or cinnamon (optional)

Saute onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle with curry powder and saute an additional 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and salt. Add half & half, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and heat thoroughly. If desired, garnish with parsley, sour cream or cinnamon. Serves 8.