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 Spicy Pumpkin Corn Soup
 1 Small Pumpkin - seeded, unpeeled
 2 Tablespoons Oil
 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seed
 1 Cardamom Pod
 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander - ground
 1/4 Teaspoon Ginger - ground
 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
 1 Teaspoon Garlic - minced
 2 Cups Onion - chopped
 1 Cup Cauliflower Flowerets
 1/2 Cup Carrot - sliced
 11 Ounces Corn - canned, undrained
 Salt And Pepper to taste
 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
 
 Put oil in large pot or kettle. Heat until quite warm. Add cardamom,
 and cumin seeds. Cook until seeds crackle. Add Onions, garlic and
 powders. Sauté until onions are browned. Add cut up pumpkin and
 water until not quite covered. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is
 tender. Mash or puree. Return to pot and add  vegetables.
 Cook until desired tenderness.
 
  
 
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