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For the soup: Drain the water from the wood chips.
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Prepare the grill for indirect heat: If using a charcoal grill, light the coals.
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When the coals are hot, scatter the wood chips directly onto them.
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If using a gas grill, place 1 cup of the drained chips in a smoker box or an aluminum foil pouch punctured on top with a fork to release smoke.
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Place the smoker box or foil pouch between the grate and briquettes, close to the flame.
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Preheat on high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium (350 degrees).
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Meanwhile, discard the pumpkin stem.
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Cut the pumpkin in half from top to bottom.
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Scrape out all of the seeds and fiber.
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When ready to grill, place the unpeeled pumpkin halves, flesh sides down, on the far side of the grill, away from the coals or flame.
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Smoke the pumpkin for 60 to 90 minutes, until a fork slides easily through the flesh.
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Remove the pumpkin from the grill.
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When cool enough to handle, use a spoon to scrape the pumpkin flesh from its skin into a bowl.
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Discard the skin.
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Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
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Add the shallot and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
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Add the broth, cinnamon, allspice and orange juice.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Stir in the pumpkin; cook for 10 minutes, then add the cream and nutmeg, stirring to incorporate.
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Turn off the heat.
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Let cool for about 20 minutes.
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Working in batches, transfer the soup to a food processor.
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Puree until smooth, then strain into a clean pot.
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Place over low heat and keep warm.
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Season with the salt and pepper.
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For the rum cream: Pour the cream into the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer.
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Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
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Add the lemon zest and juice, rum and sugar.
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Continue whipping until the cream is almost stiff.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Divide the soup among individual bowls; top each portion with equal amounts of the rum cream.
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Serve right away.