Sorry :-) I do have most of it memorized, but you can't holler at me if it doesn't come out right, because like I said: someone in my family liked it well enough to take the recipe home!

this will be the paraphrased easy version, ok?

4 cans (14 oz) chicken broth

2 cans (14 oz) prepared pumpkin (PLAIN! Without "pie spices"!)

1 large onion, chopped

4 stalks (not the whole bunch...just the stalks! I can never figure this out..) celery, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

Bring all to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook until celery/onion are tender. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Once cool, purée in a food proccesor or blender. Return to low heat. Once warm, add

2 table spoons cooking sherry

1-2 tsp red pepper flakes (keep in mind: it gets hotter as it sits...)

and before serving: add 1 cup heavy cream.