Spicy Miso And Pumpkin Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup plain soymilk
3 tablespoons white miso
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
roasted soybeans, for garnish

Preparation

In a medium pot, heat oil and saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add pumpkin puree, broth, water, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add soy milk and miso; cook for 1 minute more (do not boil).
Transfer soup to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Add basil and puree for 30 seconds. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve hot, sprinkled with soy nuts.