Gingered Pumpkin Soup

Maple flavored syrup can be substituted but it's worth the expense to the real thing.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1  cup  light cream
• 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2  teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
•  salt and pepper
•  maple sugar (optional) or   packed brown sugar (optional)
•  pumpkin seeds (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in pumpkin, chicken broth, half-and-half, maple syrup, and ginger. Bring mixture just to boiling. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Ladle the soup into a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with maple sugar and pumpkin seeds.