Creamy Pumpkin And Peanut Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup low fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions

Preparation

1. heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
2. add turmeric, paprika, and chili flakes; stir. add pumpkin puree, stock, peppers, and peanut butter; whisk to incorporate and bring to a boil. reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in sugar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. divide among 4 bowls and garnish with sour cream, peanuts, reserved chopped peppers, and scallion greens.