Pumpkin Soup in a Pumpkin | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 (7-lb.) Cinderella pumpkin, with a 2" stem
• 7 Tbsp. butter
• Salt
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 fresh white bread crumbs, toasted
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground sage
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream, optional