"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - Flavored with leeks, apples, maple syrup and spices, this pumpkin soup is the essence of fall...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2.5 pounds leeks, white and light green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
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4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée
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1 apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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5 tablespoons maple syrup
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
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1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
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1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
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1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for garnish