Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe

Name: Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 6 cups chicken broth; One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree; 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chicken broth
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

1
Cook the bacon in a large, heavy pot over medium heat until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate, and reserve the bacon fat.
3
Crumble the bacon when cool.
4
Saute the onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice in the bacon fat until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Season the veggies with a bit of salt and pepper.
6
Stir in the chicken broth and canned pumpkin, then add the sweet potatoes.
7
Reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
8
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
9
Stir in the heavy cream, and season with the cayenne pepper.
10
Serve with a garnish of bacon crumbles and chopped chives.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Bisque

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