Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro Pepita Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 serrano chiles, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• 4 roasted piquillo peppers
• 4 cups fresh roasted pumpkin
• 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• Juice of one lime
• Salt to taste
• Pomegranate arils
• Cotija cheese
• Cilantro pepita pesto