Pumpkin Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pumpkin Soup

Recipe By : Rachel Hopkins/Reeda Roemer
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Low Fat
Low-Cal Soups & Stews
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Small Pumpkin -- seeded, unpeeled
2 Tablespoons Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seed
1 Each Cardamon
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Coriander -- ground
1/4 Teaspoon Ginger -- ground
1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic -- minced, heaping
2 Cups Onion -- chopped
1 Cup Cauliflower Flowerets
1/2 Cup Carrot -- sliced
11 Ounces Corn -- can,undrained
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
1/2 Teaspoon Tumeric

Put oil in large pot or kettle. Heat til quite warm. Add cardamon, and cumin
seeds. Cook until seeds crackle. Add Onions, garlic and powders. Saute until
onions are browned. Add cut up pumpkin and water til not quite covered. Cover
and simmer until pumpkin is tender. Mash or puree. Return to pot and add your
choice of vegetables. Cook until desired tenderness. You can add powered
broth if desired. You can also add greens and can substitute acorn or butternut
squash.

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