Pumpkin soup(karen)

 
                            PUMPKIN SOUP (KAREN)
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Onion -- sliced or diced
    2                    Garlic cloves -- peeled
    6       c            Water
   16       oz           Cooked pumpkin
                         -- (canned is okay)
    1       t            Salt -- or to taste
    1       d            Pepper
      1/2   ts           Sugar
      1/4   ts           Galangal powder
                         -OR- ground ginger
      1/2   c            Coconut milk, canned
 
   Simmer onion and garlic in water until very soft.
   Transfer to blender or food processor.  Add cooked
   pumpkin and process until mixture is smooth.
   
   Blend in remaining ingredients.  Heat soup gently just
   before serving.
   
   From the kitchen of Karen Mintzias
  
 
 
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