Pumpkin Soup

• 1 large onion, :diced medium
• 3 stalks celery, :diced medium
• 2 carrots, :diced medium
• 1 large leek, :diced medium
• 2 cups pumpkin, fresh, :cooked or canned
• 6 cups :vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon :cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon :cinnamon
• pinch of :clove
• pinch of :nutmeg
• salt :to taste
• 1 cup :soy milk, rice milk, or half and half

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a stock pot.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes and remove from heat.
4. Let cool for 15 minutes and then serve.