Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all my friends and family. I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 2 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon curry
• 2 cup heavy whipping cream or unsweetened coconut milk
• Pinch of cayenne optional
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup optional to sweeten
• 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Saute onion, garlic and celery with oil in a medium saucepan until tender. Add 1 can vegetable broth; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add remaining can of broth, pumpkin, spices; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Will need to do in batches. Return mixture to sauce pan and add milk, and maple if desired.

Pour into bowl and garnish with pumpkin seed and Greek yogurt optional