Halve the washed pumpkin, remove the seeds and dice with the skin. Heat oil in a pot. Fry the shallots and garlic cubes together with the cardamom powder for 1 minute until translucent. Add the pumpkin and fry for 2 minutes. Deglaze with the stock and orange juice. Bring to the boil and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes. Puree finely and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with a little parsley on plates.
The quantity is only sufficient as a starter for a multi-course menu.