Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Two 15-ounce cans pure pumpkin puree (or 4 cups fresh roasted pumpkin)
  • 1 quart vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • Saute the onion over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully stir in the pumpkin, stock, maple syrup, salt and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the soup coats the back of a spoon.
  • Off the heat, stir in the cream.
  • Puree using an immersion or stand blender until very smooth.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with thyme leaves.