Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bisque

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Creamy and Delicious Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bisque Recipe
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups pumpkin , peeled , cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion , finely minced
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons lite olive oil
2 1/2 cups white bread , cut into 1/4-inch cubes ( Use stale bread )
1 tablespoon thyme
1 pinch nutmeg
seasoning salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
525
Sugar
8g
Fat
45g
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bisque is a rich and creamy soup that’s perfect for the holiday season. Made using fresh pumpkin and a few other pantry staples, this soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. The creamy pumpkin soup is flavored with thyme and ginger, which give it a warm, comforting taste that is perfect for a chilly autumn evening. The croutons add an extra crunch to the soup, making each bite more satisfying. This soup will be a warm and delicious addition to your holiday table.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until softened and fragrant.
2.Add the pumpkin,cup chicken stock, salt, thyme, ginger, brown sugar, lemon juice, black pepper and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pumpkin is cooked through.
4.Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or transfers soup to blender and blend until smooth.
5.Return soup to pot and add heavy cream, season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
6.In a skillet, melt 6 tbsp butter and olive oil.
7.Add bread cubes and seasonings, and fry until golden brown.
8.Serve the soup warm with croutons and additional cream on top, if desired.

PROS

This hearty pumpkin soup is full of delicious fall flavors and spices and is a perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving feast.

The soup is rich, creamy, and very easy to make.

CONS

This soup is quite heavy and rich, making it not ideal for those on a diet or those who are lactose intolerant.

It’s high in calories and has a lot of cream and butter, so you should enjoy it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is a great source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
This soup is also high in antioxidants thanks to the spices like ginger and thyme used in the recipe.

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