Pumpkin Soup With Smoked Paprika

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15 Ingredients

• 1 4-5 lb cooking pumpkin* to yield 6 cups roasted pumpkin OR 3 (15 oz) cans of pumpkin puree
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped, about 2 cups
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 large tart green apple (Granny Smith) peeled, cored, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 sprig fresh sage or 1/4 tsp ground sage
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste