Submitted by CSA member Stephanie P. who used this recipe
Ingredients:
For the soup:
- 2 Sugar Pie pumpkins (each about 2 lb./1 kg)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) (3 oz./90 g) unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme, plus whole sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) marsala
- 5 cups (40 fl. oz./1.25 l) vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 3 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) half-and-half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the grilled cheese croutons:
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 slices artisan white bread or sourdough bread
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz./185 g) grated Gruyére cheese
