Pumpkin Curry Soup

This recipe came from my friend Jody Kyburz - IT'S FOR SURE A FALL FAVORITE!! I used Costco canned chicken in this and brown rice. I added quite a bit of nutmeg, I don't think you can ever use to much! I also cut way down on the half and half - I probably only put in 3/4 c.
=) ENJOY!

2 cups canned pumpkin

4 Tablespoons butter

½ cup chopped onion

2 cloves pressed garlic

4 cups water

6 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cups half and half

1 bay leaf

1 ½ teaspoons curry

1 pinch nutmeg

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 cups cooked rice

It sounds a little unusual, but it’s tasty! Melt butter, saute' onion and garlic. Add everything but the half and half and rice. Reduce heat and simmer 3o minutes. Add rice and half and half at the end.