Cream Of Pumpkin Or Squash Soup Vegan

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The creaminess comes from cashew butter (and banana, too!) from flutternutbutters.com.-slightly altered! . So wonderful on a blustery autumn day!!

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Steps

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Place all ingredients except for banana , apple and paprika , in a stock pot.

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Cover , cook on low-medium heat until vegetables are soft , about 20 minutes.

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Add banana , apple and paprika last 5 minutes of cooking.

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Heat through.

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Once heated , puree soup if desired.

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Just before serving , season soup with salt to taste.

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Garnish with cilantro leaves and pumpkin seeds.

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Or , if you wish , garnish each serving with a swirl of pesto made with pumpkin seeds.

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Ingredients

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pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, small red potato, green bell pepper, celery, red onion, smooth cashew butter, banana, apple, salt, ground red pepper, fresh cilantro leaves, pumpkin seeds, pesto sauce