Ingredients

• 2-3 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup roasted pumpkin, pureed
• 2 cups coconut or almond milk
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Optional: 2 tsp curry powder (Simply Organic brand)*
• Sea salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Saute shallots and garlic in ghee (clarified butter) or extra-virgin olive oil diluted with some water. Once tender set aside.
2. In a high speed blender or food processor, combine sauteed ingredients with chickpeas, roasted pumpkin, milk and water. Do not blend till smooth, keep some chunks. Only blend about 20 seconds.
3. Transfer blended mixture to large soup pot. Add lemon, curry powder, sea salt and pepper. Heat but do not boil. Enjoy immediately!