Curried Pumpkin Soup with Maple Syrup & Candied Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 large pie pumpkin
• 1 large apple, diced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tbsp. diced cilantro stems
• 1 tbsp. Well Seasoned madras curry powder
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
• 1 cup dry pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp Well Seasoned madras curry powder
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Pinch of salt