1        large onion, sliced
3/4    cup sliced scallions, white part only
1/4           cup butter
1        16 ounce can pumpkin
4        cups chicken broth
I         bay leaf
1/2    teaspoon sugar
1/2    teaspoon curry powder
1/8    teaspoon nutmeg
Several parsley sprigs
2        cups half and half

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Saute' onions and scallions in better until golden brown. Stir in pumpkin, broth, bay leaf; sugar, curry powder, nutmeg, parsley. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, uncovered for IS minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer soup to food processor in batches and pure 'et Return to pan, add ha f and half salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.