Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Maple Pecans

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 can s (15 ounce) pumpkin puree
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• kosher salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons bourbon ((optional))
• 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup Diamond of California Heirloom Pecans
• 4 slices prosciutto ((optional) )
• 2 thick slices sourdough bread
• 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 4 -6 mini sugar pumpkins
• extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and pepper.