Pumpkin Bisque With Wild Rice

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

Chopped White or Yellow Onion

× 15-oz cans Canned Pumpkin, not pie filling

3 1/2 cups

Cold Water

4 cups

Lower-sodium Chicken Broth

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Dried Oregano

1 tsp

Packed Light Brown Sugar

× 15-oz can White Beans, rinsed and drained well

3/4 cup

Uncooked Long Grain & Wild Rice

2 tsp

Cooking Sherry, optional

1/2 cup

Light Cream or Half-and-half

1/4 cup

Dried Parsley