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: clean pumpkin, then remove thick skin -- i use an electric knife. cut into large cubes and boil until tender. while pumpkin is cooking, cover and gently saute onion and ginger in oil in a saucepan. if mixture becomes too dry, add a tablespoon or so of juice. cover, and simmer until onion and ginger are softened. when pumpkin is cooked, drain into a pan and collect the juice. with a potato masher, mash the pumpkin. add two cups pumpkin to the onion and ginger mixture. add two cups (or more) of pumpkin juice to this mixture and blend well. add salt to taste. add 1 tablespoon of patak's mild curry paste to the soup and mix well. stir in the cream. heat through and serve.