Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

vegetable or chicken broth (like Kitchen Basics ® Original Chicken Stock)

2 cups

pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1 1/2 tsp

McCormick Garlic Powder

1 1/2 tsp

McCormick Onion Powder

1/4 tsp

McCormick Ground Ginger

2 tbsp

sugar

1 tsp

salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp

black pepper (or to taste)

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream (see note)

slices white bread

4 tbsp

butter, softened

slices provolone cheese

1/3 cup

crumbled goat cheese

fresh basil, for topping