¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 4-pound sugar pie pumpkin or kabocha squash
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cloves
A tiny dash/up to ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, if you like spice)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
½ cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream, which is not vegan
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, which is not vegan
¼ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)