Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cups carrots quartered
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 2-3 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon lime

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºHalf and clean the pumpkin and add it face up to a baking sheet. Add the carrots and onion to the pan as well. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake on the center rack for 45 - 50 minutes until the pumpkin is tender. When there is 10 minutes left in the baking, place the garlic on the pan and continue cooking.
  • After everything has roasted and cooled slightly, transfer the veggies and garlic to a blender. Scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin and add that to the blender as well. Toss in spices, broth and lime, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Once smooth, Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of oil, pumpkin seeds if desired.