Spicy Miso and Pumpkin Soup

This comes from Delicious Living and this is what they say: "Sweet and spicy, this thick soup uses a white miso base for flavor and nutrition. Serving tip: Present as an elegant start to any meal. For a more substantial soup, add cooked white beans and a handful of baby spinach leaves just before serving. "

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 2  cups  low sodium vegetable broth
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  cup  plain soymilk
• 3  tablespoons white miso
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf
•  roasted soybeans, for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
2. Add pumpkin purée, broth, water, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add soy milk and miso; cook for 1 minute more (do not boil).
4. Transfer soup to a food processor and purée until smooth.
5. Add basil and purée for 30 seconds. Adjust seasonings to taste.
6. Serve hot, sprinkled with soy nuts.