Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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: melt butter in a large pot on medium heat and add onions and garlic until onion is clarified. add pumpkin, potatoes, ginger, and chilis, stir and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. add coriander and turmeric and stir and cook about 30 seconds. add vegetable broth, a couple dashes of salt and pepper and bring to a boil and cook on high heat for 15 minutes. remove about 100 ml (a bit more than a 1/3 of a cup) of the veggies and set aside. remove the remaining soup from the heat and puree it with a hand blender. add creme fraiche, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. return the non-pureed veggies, stir and serve topped with the roasted pumpkin seeds and green onions.