Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour 9х13 oblong pan. In a large, bowl combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended.  Then combine with the dry ingredients and cranberries, do not mix too thoroughly. Pour in the prepared pan. Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn out of the pan and let your cake cool on a rack. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan combine water, maple syrup and orange zest, bring to a boil. Cook for a 3-5 min and let to cool. Then pour the syrup on your cake, leave for a 2-3 hours

Heat an olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Saute chopped onion, carrot, green beans, bell pepper and zucchini in the oil for 10 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent. Add vegetable broth and water to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans and spices. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Then add elbows, and cook for 7 more minutes, until the pasta is cooked. If the soup is too thick for you after cooking the pasta, thin it with a little more broth or water. Serve hot with a chopped chives on top.