Spiced Pumpkin Soup
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: October 4, 2013

Spiced pumpkin soup from Mirch Masala is a comforting meal for fall.  Tender roasted pumpkin is pureed with rich spices, onion and garlic to create a thick and velvety soup.  For a vegan version of this recipe, substitute the milk for cashew cream or coconut milk.  This soup is great as a light dinner or a starter course for a dinner party.
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
1 small pie pumpkin, prepped (see notes above)
	1/2 red onion, finely chopped
	2 cloves garlic, minced
	2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
	1 tsp cumin powder
	1 –2 tsp ground nutmeg
	3 –4 tsp paprika ( vary depending on the spiciness you need)
	1 1/2 cup low fat milk
	salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
	2 tsp olive oil
	toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish
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