Pumpkin Soup I

== Description ==
You can also add greens and can substitute acorn or butternut squash.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 small pumpkin, seeded, unpeeled
* 2 tablespoons oil
* ½ teaspoon cumin seed
* 1 cardamon pod
* ½ teaspoon cumin powder
* ½ teaspoon [[ground coriander]
* ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 
* ¼ teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, heaping
* 2 cups onion, chopped
* 1 cup cauliflower flowerets
* ½ cup carrot, sliced
* 11 ounce can corn, undrained
* salt and pepper, to taste
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
== Directions ==
# Put oil in large pot or kettle. Heat till quite warm. 
# Add cardamom, and cumin seeds. Cook until seeds crackle. 
# Add onions, garlic and powders. Saute until onions are browned. 
# Add cut up pumpkin and water till not quite covered. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender. Mash or purée. 
# Return to pot and add your choice of vegetables. Cook until desired tenderness. 
# You can add powered broth if desired.
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