PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SPICY PEPITAS Recipe | Red Stick Spice

Ingredients

• 1 4-lb pie pumpkin (sugar pumpkin)
• Chipotle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt for seasoning the roasted pumpkin
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tsp Belle Ville Blend
• 1 tsp salt + more for adjusting flavor
• 4 cups chicken stock + more for adjusting consistency
• 1/2 -1 cup heavy cream
• 1 -2 Tbl maple syrup
• For the Pepitas:
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Creme fraiche or sour cream, optional, for serving
• Chopped fresh sage or parsley for garnish