Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients (17)

• 1 medium pumpkin (about 4 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed or fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar, optional
• Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving