Autumn Soup

1 tablespoon of butter
1 medium onion, chopped
16 ounces of pumpkin puree
1 1/3 cups of water
3 cups of milk
1/2 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Croutons of choice

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender.

Add the pumpkin, the water, the milk, the nutmeg, the sugar, and the pepper to taste. Combine well.

Cook over medium heat to just boil, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and serve in warmed bowls with a sprinkling of croutons.