Pumpkin Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only); 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 1/2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 canned pear halves; 1 cup pear syrup, from canned pears; 1/2 cup light cream; creme fraiche

Servings: persons

2 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only)
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 canned pear halves
1 cup pear syrup, from canned pears
1/2 cup light cream
creme fraiche

1
Cook leeks and onion in hot margarine or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour. Carefully add chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla bean (if using), salt, pepper, and the 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Remove vanilla bean; discard. Add pear halves and pear liquid to pan.
2
Process mixture in three or four batches in a food processor bowl or blender container until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in light cream and vanilla extract, if using. Heat through, but do not boil.
3
To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with a spoonful of Creme Fraiche; sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only), 1 medium sweet onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche 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 Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche

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