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: in a large saucepan combine water, pumpkin or winter squash, onion, barley, bouillon granules, garlic, curry powder, and thyme. bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or till barley is tender- cool slightly. place half of the pumpkin mixture in a food processor bowl or blender container. cover and process or blend till nearly smooth. pour into a bowl. repeat with remaining mixture. return all to saucepan. stir in milk- cook and stir over low heat till heated through-- do not boil. to serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sunflower nuts.