In a large pot add onions and butter, cook on med-high until onions are slightly browned and sautéed

Add 1/2 the chicken broth and reduce heat, simmer, covered about 10 minutes until the onions are tender

In a small bowl, separate pears from syrup

In a blender add can of pumpkin and the pear chunks. Turn off the burner and pour in the onion and chicken broth mixture

Cover and blend until smooth

Pour contents of the blender into the large pot. Add the remaining chicken broth, half & half, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger.

Heat through and serve.