Roasted Cream of Pecan Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 tablespoon Casa M Chain Reaction
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 3 cups Parmesan Chicken Broth ((you can also used canned chicken broth))
• 2 cups roasted pecans (roast them ahead of time, broil at 400° for about 3-5 min)
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile, finely chopped (chiles in adobo sauce - 1 chile)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup heavy cream (you can also use half and half, milk or almond milk)
• 3 tablespoons brandy - this is optional but it really takes the soup to a new level
• 2 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste