Pumpking and Rice Soup

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * 1 x 16-ounce can pumpkin
 * ½ to 1 cup finely grated fresh pumpkin (optional)
 * ½ teaspoon ground coriander
 * ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * cilantro sprigs for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender.
 * 2) Stir in broth, pumpkin, fresh pumpkin, coriander, pepper flakes, and nutmeg.
 * 3) Bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes.
 * 5) Top each serving with ½ cup rice.
 * 6) Garnish with cilantro sprigs.