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: heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a soup pot. saute onions, celery, carrots until tender. add garlic and jalapeno. saute until garlic is lightly browned. stir in orange juice, stock and pumpkin. add 1 sprig of the thyme, the bay leaves and brown sugar. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes. with a potato masher, mash some of the vegetables and stir well. if you prefer a smoother soup you can run it through the blender or use an immersion blender. discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. return soup to the pot. add cream or milk to round it out and lighten it. garnish with the remaining thymesprig.