Pumpkin Soup with Maple Drizzle

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups pumpkin purée (fresh or canned)
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• ½ cup cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a pot, heat butter over medium. Sauté onion 5–6 min until soft.
2. Add garlic, cook 1 min more.
3. Stir in pumpkin purée, broth, cream, and 1 tbsp maple syrup.
4. Simmer 10–15 min. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and more maple syrup if desired.
6. Serve hot, drizzled with a swirl of cream + maple syrup, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.