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Soup Sunday We really don't celebrate Halloween, but a pumpkin soup did seem appropriate. I had a can of pumpkin puree and some kabocha squash that was calling my name. So our Halloween dinner was a Kabocha and Pumpkin Curry Soup . Kabocha & Pumpkin Curry Soup Ingredients: 1/2 Kabocha squash, cubed (skin on is fine) 1/2 red onion, diced 15-16 oz low-sodium vegetable broth  1-2 tbsp minced garlic 1 package extra firm silken tofu 1 can pureed pumpkin 1 can lite coconut milk To taste: salt, pepper, red pepper, turmeric, curry powder, parsley, nutmeg Directions: In large soup pot, saute onions, kabocha, and garlic until begins to soften (about 5 minutes. Add in vegetable broth and spices and allow to simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes until kabocha is soft. Transfer to a blender, add in half can of coconut milk and begin to puree. Add in tofu and continue to puree until smooth. Transfer back to pot and add in remaining coconut milk and pumpkin. (I did add small...