Created by d.reahsplay on November 4, 2013
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat
Step 2: Add onions, carrots, and ginger and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Then add garlic and cook another minute.
Step 3: Stir in the water, chicken broth, pumpkin, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Step 4: CAREFULLY add mixture to blender. Puree soup carefully working with small batches at a time. Do not fill blender more than half way each time. Pour pureed soup back into stock pot.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6: If you like when you ladle the soup into bowls, spoon more sour cream or heavy cream over the top then sprinkle with additional nutmeg and pumpkin seeds.
Step 7: Serve