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: after peeling and seeding the pumpkin (this includes taking the other stuff out), cut the pumpkin into large pieces. saute the onion in the vegetable oil on low for about 8 minutes. add the garlic and saute for another 1 minute. add the salt, pepper, and turmeric and saute for another 2 minutes. add the pumpkin and the chicken stock or broth and turn the heat on high until it boils. then put on low and let simmer for 45 minutes. put the soup in a blender in batches and blend until smooth. if it gets too watery, drain the water and continue to blend the rest of the soup. put the soup back into the pot and add parsley. serve while hot.