Melt the butter over medium/medium-low heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped shallot and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes. Next add the garlic and continue cooking, mixing frequently, for about 1 minute. Quickly add the pumpkin puree and mix well to avoid the garlic burning.
2. Step
Cook the pumpkin mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Step
Add the coconut milk and chicken stock and mix well to incorporate it into the pumpkin. Then add the honey, chicken bouillon, thyme, nutmeg, ¼ tsp salt, and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste).
4. Step
Bring the soup to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until desired thickness is reached (15-20 minutes). If desired, allow the soup to cool and blend well with an immersion blender. (If doing this, simmer again before serving).
5. Step
Season with salt and pepper as desired.
6. Step
Serve hot, topped with freshly cracked pepper and raw pumpkin seeds.
