Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• • 1/2 medium pumpkin, about 6 1/2 lb (3 kg), seeded (see note)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots, cut into rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 cups (2 litres) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) mix of chives and parsley, finely chopped