Gingered Pumpkin Soup

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin
  • 2 (14 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pepitas and brown sugar, as garnish
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in pumpkin, chicken broth, milk, maple syrup and ginger.  Bring pumpkin mixture just to a boil and season with salt and pepper.  Garnish with pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and a sprinkling of brown sugar, enjoy!