red lentil, pumpkin soup

1 lg onion
1/2 bag red lentils
1 sm can pumpkin (or butternut squash puree)
1 can chickpeas
curry powder
pepper
salt
red pepper flakes
garam masala

saute the onion in olive oil until soft. add the red lentils, pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, curry powder, and garam masala. add enough water to cover. as the lentils begin to break down, add the can of pumpkin and chickpeas. add more water if needed, until soup becomes desired consistency. cook until all of the lentils have broken down. adjust the spices/water as needed.