Pumpkin Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 sweet potato (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
• 1 cup half and half (fat-free)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 4 pinches cracked pepper