Indian Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Sarah (Chef #1237255)'s Note:

This one was in Good Housekeeping, October 2010, and is listed as Dr. Mehmet Oz's recipe. Adding here for safekeeping.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 5

Yield: 1.0 cup

• 2 cups chopped pumpkin
• 4 shallots
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425-degrees.
2. In 18x12-inch jelly-roll pan, combine pumpkin, shallots, carrots, apple onion, garlci, olive oil, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, tossing to coat.
3. Spread in single layer.
4. Roast 30 minutes or until tender.
5. Transfer mixture to blender.
6. Add broth and coconut milk.
7. Cover and blend until smooth.
8. Stir in 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, or to taste.