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: add the coconut milk and the stock to a large cooking pan, and bring to the boil. add the pumpkin, hot pepper, shallots, garlic and lime zest. when the mixture returns to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, uncovered, or until the pumpkin is cooked and softened. at this point you can refrigerate and finish the dish later if desired. puree the mixture with a hand blender or in a food processor. add the lemongrass, and bring the mixture again up to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. take the pan off the heat, add the lime juice and add salt and pepper, if needed. serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro, if desired.