Pumpkin Soup I

Description
You can also add greens and can substitute acorn or butternut squash.

Ingredients

 * 1 small pumpkin, seeded, unpeeled
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * ½ teaspoon cumin seed
 * 1 cardamon pod
 * ½ teaspoon cumin powder
 * ½ teaspoon [[ground coriander]
 * ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
 * ¼ teaspoon chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, heaping
 * 2 cups onion, chopped
 * 1 cup cauliflower flowerets
 * ½ cup carrot, sliced
 * 11 ounce can corn, undrained
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * ½ teaspoon turmeric

Directions

 * 1) Put oil in large pot or kettle. Heat till quite warm.
 * 2) Add cardamom, and cumin seeds. Cook until seeds crackle.
 * 3) Add onions, garlic and powders. Saute until onions are browned.
 * 4) Add cut up pumpkin and water till not quite covered. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender. Mash or purée.
 * 5) Return to pot and add your choice of vegetables. Cook until desired tenderness.
 * 6) You can add powered broth if desired.