Pumpkin Soup
How do You Make Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Herbs and Bacon
If you have asked the question, how do you make pumpkin soup, the answer is that there are many different recipes. If you are looking for an easy pumpkin soup recipe, the following recipe for pumpkin soup is simple to prepare and very tasty. You simply need to combine the ingredients on the stove and puree the soup at the end.
Bacon makes a nice garnish but it also adds a salty flavor so do not add too much seasoning or you will risk over-seasoning the pumpkin soup. You can use ham if you prefer.
This pumpkin soup recipe is ideal if you are in a hurry because it is quite quick. You might be a pro at making recipes for creamy pumpkin soups or perhaps you have made one canned pumpkin soup recipe or some kind of classic pumpkin soup before. If you have never made pumpkin soup before, this recipe is simple enough to be your first pumpkin soup recipe and you will definitely enjoy the results.
Bacon and Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients -
6 rashers bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbs
3 cups water mixed with 3 teaspoons powdered bacon or chicken broth powder
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 ½ lbs pumpkin, peeled and chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, to garnish
Preparation:
Heat a pan over a moderate heat and cook the bacon until lightly browned.
Set it aside.
Add the garlic and onion to the pan and cook them for 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the powdered broth mixture, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or regular blender.
Stir in the bacon, cream, and season to taste.
Serve with croutons or bread on the side.
(Serves 6)
Photo Description:
This simple yet attractive pumpkin soup is really flavorsome. Combining vegetables, bacon, cream and more, this classic pumpkin soup is a wonderful snack, meal or supper and you can choose from bread or croutons. So, how do you make pumpkin soup like this? The process is easy. Just use the following recipe and you will have a really delicious pumpkin soup to feed your family with in next to no time. You can use any herbs in this one but parsley is especially nice, as is cilantro or rosemary.
