Savory Pumpkin Soup

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cups water
2 teaspoons MAGGI Chicken Flavor Instant Bouillon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/2 cup NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk



Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar blend; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add water, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and Coffee-mate. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Transfer mixture to food processor or blender (in batches, if necessary); process until smooth. Return to saucepan and heat to serving temperature.
Makes 4 servings.