Pumpkin miso soup

1. Mixi together the miso with the 2 tb water in a small bowl & set aside.
2. saute green onions & ginger in oil in a soup pot for 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to a blender & combine with pumpkin & broth.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Return to soup pot & stir in the 1 cup water.
6. Heat over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Stiri in the miso mixture & serve immediately.
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