Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 1 medium large sugar pie pumpkin (about 4lbs, give or take) (see note 1)
• 4 medium large sweet potatoes
• 1 large yellow or sweet onion, peeled and diced
• 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• Juice of a small lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons juice)