Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (, divided)
• 1 cup dried small red lentils
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup unsalted pumpkin seed kernels (, toasted (optional))
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ((optional))