Step 1

Put pumpkin in a bowl and add maple syrup and rosemary. Mix until coated.

Step 2

Bake at 180C until tender and just starting to brown.

Step 3

Put pumpkin mix (when finished in oven), stock, water, carrot, onion, potato, salt and pepper in a large saucepan.

Step 4

Boil until vegetables are cooked through.

Step 5

Blend pumpkin and other vegetables until smooth.

Step 6

Add cream and stir.

Step 7

Serve with a drizzle of cream and chopped parsley or chives to serve.