Pumpkin Soup with Brie Croutons | Publix Super Markets

Ingredients

• For soup
• 1 large Granny Smith apple
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (8 oz) container diced fresh yellow onions
• 2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin puree
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or stock)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• For croutons
• 1 (20 oz) loaf Bakery breakfast bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1 (8 oz) wedge Brie cheese
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves