Pumpkin Soup

I know it is not exactly pumpkin season but this is the BEST pumpkin soup! I am not normally a huge fan of pumpkin soups because of how sweet they can be. This one has a nice kick to it. I got the recipe from Kim who got it from pinterest who got it from http://simplysogood.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-coconut-bisque-with-sage-and.html. Here is my adaptation of the recipe to make is a little healthier and vegetarian.

Pumpkin Coconut Bisque

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups canned cooked pumpkin

2 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1/2 tablespoons agave
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups Silk coconut milk
Ground nutmeg

Melt butter in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden. Add fresh ginger and garlic. Saute an additional 3-4 minutes. Add pumpkin, broth, sugar, allspice, crushed red pepper and ginger. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.Ladle the soup into a blender and puree until a smooth consistency. Return the soup back to the pot and add coconut milk. Bring back to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve. Makes 4-6 servings.