Caribbean Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• 2 med Cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 med Onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 lrg Jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely minced
• 2 x ribs celery, cut into -2 inch lengths
• 3 lrg Carrots, peeled and sliced -1/4 inch thick
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 lb Kabocha squash (about half a small squash), peeled, -seeded, and cut into 1 inch dice
• 3 c. Low-salt chicken stock, -skimmed
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 2 tsp Curry pwdr
• 1 tsp Turmeric Healthy pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt Freshly grnd pepper
• 1 x Ripe plantain, cut into -chunks
• 1/4 c. Shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 2 Tbsp. Minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 Tbsp. Creme fraiche (optional)

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