Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Smoked Paprika

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Smoked Paprika
Ingredients: 5 pounds pumpkins; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cups medium yellow onions , chopped, about 2 cups; 3 clove garlic cloves , minced; 2 to 3 teaspoons smoked paprika, more or less to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 large tart green apple (Granny Smith) peeled, cored, chopped (about 2 cups); 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option, and gluten-free broth for gluten-free version); 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste; Handful of toasted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) for garnish