On a chilly fall evening, this pumpkin soup is sure to satisfy. You can use canned or homemade pumpkin puree.

In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup water over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.

Add remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.

Ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.

• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 2 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 green onion top, chopped