Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: first, steam a pumpkin, cut into pieces, for 30 to 45 minutes. puree in electric mixer or food processor. set aside. can be prepared a day or two in advan ce. when ready to make the soup. saute onions in butter in a large saucepan over low heat until soft. sprinkle in flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes. gradually add chicken broth, half and half, then pumpkin puree. cook gently for 15 minutes. salt and pepper to taste. pour into bowls and top with dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of nutmeg and pumpkin seeds.

Target recipe: saute onion in a little oil, add pumpkin and brown a little ( this gives a great nuuty flavour to the pumpkin. add red curry paste, coat pumpkin and onions well. add stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes. add coconut milk and simmer for a further 10 minutes. at this point, blitz or mash soup to desired consistency. add cooked rice vermicelli simmer further 5 mins this will thicken the soup a great deal. serve with a big dollop of cream and fresh coriander and red chilli if you like it hot like me! you can also add chicken or seafood to this for a complete meal, but it is pretty filling on it's own! enjoy :).