Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Thyme
Creamy, rich, and smooth, this pumpkin soup is nourishing and delicious! Served with crusty bread, it's perfect for a cold and blustery winter evening.
Ingredients
- 3 cups homemade pumpkin puree or canned
- 1/2 med onion diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic diced
- 2 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Put the bacon slices in a heavy Dutch oven and cook them until crisp. Set aside to drain.
- Add the onion and the garlic to the hot bacon grease in the pan and cook until the onions are translucent.
- To the pan add the chicken stock, pumpkin, water, and the seasonings. Whisk to combine.
- Let the soup come to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
Notes
For garnish use a drizzle of crème fraiche, a few bits of reserved bacon, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with a chunk of fresh sourdough French Bread and a slice of homemade cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 1361mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 29051IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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