Pumpkin Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Coat the inside of the pumpkin with half the melted margarine, then sprinkle the inside with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, saute mixed vegetables in remaining margarine for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add broth and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Pour broth, vegetables and rice into the pumpkin.
6. 6
   Return filled pumpkin to the oven with the lid on top and bake about 1 hour or until the pumpkin is tender, but not too soft.
7. 7
   Place the whole pumpkin on the table and ladle soup into bowls.
8. 8
   Tip: Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Toss dried pumpkin seeds melted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, add nuts, spread back on sheet and toast in 350 oven for 5-8 minutes, until toasted and fragrant.