3 roasted pumpkin herb soup Recipes

raw vegetables of your choice - prepared and steamed, tb of your favorite herb, water or vegetable broth (you can use a chicken or beef broth) (you can use milk for a creamy texture and flavor.), toppings: shredded cheese , crumbled tortilla chips, raw or roasted seeds (like pumpkin, sunflower, sesame), roasted and chopped nuts (slivered almonds, dry roasted peanuts), soynuts, a spoonful of yogurt, popcorn, dehydrated vegetables, corn nuts, fried onion rings, etc..), thickening agents.. see below, tb to 1/4 cup of either quick cooking grits , cornmeal or oatmeal, mashed potato flakes, shredded triscuit crackers

canned pumpkin, unsalted butter, dried ground sage, dried italian herb seasoning, fresh parsley, minced, heavy cream, shallots, minced, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable stock, extra dry vermouth, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, ground cinnamon, for garnish, roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional), crouton, for garnish (optional)