Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cooking apples, peeled and diced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger How to grow your own ginger. 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 Large can pureed pumpkin (30oz) 1 can chicken (28oz) broth or Homemade chicken stock 1 cup coconut milk Dash of salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and apples. Sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. 2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the cumin, ginger, and curry powder. Add to the apple mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Let cool. 3. Puree in a blender in small batches until all of the soup is smooth, then return to the stockpot. Add the coconut milk, salt, and pepper, and heat through.