West Indian Pumpkin Soup

==Description==
Has lots of spices and a little bit of heat from the Scotch bonnet. Very Caribbean. Served either hot or cold, easily prepares in advance for when you need it. 
===Ingredients===
* 2 lbs cooking pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 
* 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 
* 2 tablespoons melted butter 
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
* 1 teaspoon salt 
* 1 teaspoon black pepper 
* 2 tablespoons oil 
* 1 large Spanish Onion, chopped 
* 1 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero peppers, seeded and chopped 
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 
* 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme 
* 2 teaspoons orange zest 
* 1 tablespoon curry powder 
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
* 1 cinnamon stick 
* 2 bay leaves 
* 6 cups chicken stock 
* 1/4 cup heavy cream 
* 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 
* 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas; optional; for garnish) 
===Directions===
* In a mixing bowl, toss Squash and sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. 
* Spread mixture onto a greased roasting pan. 
* Bake at 350F for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until tender. 
* Saute Onion in oil in a large pot until tender, about 5 minutes. 
* Add the Scotch bonnet, garlic, and ginger and cook just until fragrant. 
* Add the thyme, orange peel, curry powder, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves, mixing everything thoroughly. 
* When it becomes sticky, add the roasted vegetables and stir to mix, then the chicken stock, stirring to keep blending everything. 
* Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
* Remove soup from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. 
* Puree approximately 1/3 of the soup in a blender until it is smooth then add back to soup and stir well. 
* Add heavy cream and coconut milk and blend. 
* Reheat if necessary. 
* May also be chilled before serving up to 1 day. 
* Serve cold or hot, garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds (if desired). 
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==See also==
Category: Recipes
Category: Soups
Category: Caribbean Soups 
Category: Roasted Pumpkin Recipes
Category: Pumpkin Soup Recipes
category:Orange Recipes
Category:Curry Recipes
Category:nutmeg Recipes
Category:thyme Recipes
Category:Squash Recipes
category:butternut squash Recipes
category:sweet potato Recipes
category:chicken stock Recipes
category:pumpkin seeds Recipes
category:coconut milk Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:ginger Recipes
category:brown sugar Recipes
category:heavy cream Recipes
category:orange peel Recipes
category:bay leaf Recipes
category:cinnamon Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:pumpkin Recipes
category:Scotch whisky Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:ginger Recipes
category:ginger Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:oil Recipes