Comforting Creamy Coquina Squash Soup with Sage &…

Ingredients

• 2 medium coquina squash, halved and seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional for sweetness
• Additional salt and pepper, to taste
• Toasted pumpkin seeds, for topping, optional