Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (evoo), plus for drizzling

• 2-3 stalks celery, chopped

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1 tablespoon of cumin

• 2 cans (15 oz each) of organic pumpkin

• 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

• 1 bay leaf - remove before you blend

• 2 cups of vegetable stock
  

Garnish options

• Roasted pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

• Toasted Croutons
  

Directions

1. Saute evoo, onions, celery, and spices. Add 2 cans of pumpkin.

2. Add bay leaf and water, bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes

3. Remove bay leaf and blend with a hand blender, or run in batches through a blender, or leave a little chunky that is okay too

4. Add garnish of your choice