Best Pumpkin Pear Bisque With Creme Fraiche Recipes

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SAVORY PUMPKIN BISQUE



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This Pumpkin Bisque Soup is savory with surprise smoky flavor from chipotle chili, is creamy and silky with aroma of holiday spices. The rich and silky bisque is perfect starter for a holiday dinner. If you like pumpkin savory like myself, you will love how this bisque recipe transforms pumpkin puree to a very delicious bold-flavor savory soup. Gluten free. Soup is super easy and quick to prepare, needs only 10 minutes prep. Buy good quality pumpkin puree Or roast a pumpkin in advance and keep the puree ready. Rest of the soup comes together in no time.So, let's try some Savory Pumpkin Bisque today!PUMPKIN BISQUEPumpkin Bisque is a silky soup laced with warm spices, creamy and often cheese. It's rich and warming nature will warm you from within. One of the best way to beat cold weather is to hold a bowl of pumpkin bisque in hand, grab favorite chair in house and enjoy.Like other bisque or spiced recipes, this pumpkin bisque also gets better with time and tastes even better the next day. In this time the flavor of spices and smokey chipotle blends well making soup even more appetizing. This is a perfect Make-ahead soup.This savory pumpkin recipe comes together with simple 8 pantry ingredients. (Salt and butter on the house.) If you love stocking pantry with Pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and have cream and cheese in refrigerator. All you'll need is Chipotle Adobo to make this soup. If you follow my blog, I'm sure you have Chipotle in your pantry by now. :)Note: Chipotle does make soup very spicy. All other creamy ingredients - cream, cheese, pumpkin puree and little honey balance chili flavor nicely. Bisque does have but does get a subtle smokey chipotle-flavor kick. WHAT TO SERVE WITH PUMPKIN BISQUE?I recommend paring soup with a side salad or grilled cheese croutons. Both of these pair well with creamy silky soup.Wish you all happy holiday month!Stay warm and enjoy the season with bowl of this savory Pumpkin Bisque.-Savita x

Provided by Savita

Categories     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 Oz Pumpkin, puree, 450 grams unsweetened, unsalted
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream, more for serving/garnish
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 tbsp Garlic, grated
1 tsp Oregano
1 tbsp Chipotle in Adobo, 1 pepper minced
1/2 Cup White Onion, white onion, very small diced
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, adjust to taste, See Note 1
2 Cup Water, Or for additional flavor prefer a Vegetable Stock
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, white sharp cheddar cheese, grated.
1 tsp Honey, adjust per taste
1 tsp Salt and Black Pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, adjust per taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy bottom dutch oven. Add minced garlic and onion. Cook on medium heat until onions are soft. 2-3 minutes. Don't let garlic or onion burn.
  • Add in minced chipotle, oregano and pumpkin spice. Sauté for 30 seconds to bloom the spices. Now add pumpkin puree. Add water (or vegetable stock, if using) and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix well so that pumpkin puree is fully mixed with stock. No signs of lumps. Turn heat to medium high. Bring to boil and then simmer on medium heat for 5 more minutes.
  • Add honey and apple cider vinegar. Mix well. Turn off heat. Mix in heavy cream while continuously stirring the soup. I use from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  • Return pan to medium-low heat. Simmer until soup thickens. (3-4 minutes) Add cheddar cheese and mix until cheese has melted. Taste and adjust salt/honey. (I end up adding 1/2 tsp more salt.) Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!

PUMPKIN PEAR BISQUE WITH CREME FRAICHE



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If store bought Creme Fraiche can't be found you can make your own by combining 1/4 cup whipping cream and 1/4 cup sour cream. Cover and let warm to room temperature for 2 to 5 hours until mixture thickens then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with a spoonful of Creme Fraiche; sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 649.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 5.7

PUMPKIN AND PEAR BISQUE WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Fresh pumpkin and succulent pears are roasted together before being blended into a creamy bisque. From the caramelization that results with roasting veggies, these two perfect fall flavors deepen dramatically and make a savory soup with a sweet undertone.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 pound) pie pumpkin, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 pears - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices bacon, diced
½ onion, diced
½ bulb fennel, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place pumpkin chunks on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Place sliced pears on the other side. Drizzle with olive oil and mix around to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion and fennel; cook until onion is soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Add butter and garlic; season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add pumpkin and pears. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth to cover all the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Serve hot, with crumbled goat cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1164.7 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

PUMPKIN BISQUE



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Pumpkin deserves a spot at the table beyond pie and the decorative gourd. With added texture from the toasted pumpkin seeds, this supremely autumnal dish is a perfect way to warm up from the chilly weather. Serve it as a lunch, a light supper or part of a larger, festive meal.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups pumpkin, butternut squash or sweet potato
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cup white onions, diced
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
5 cloves roasted garlic
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish (optional)
Pumpkin seed oil for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam or boil the pumpkin or squash until tender.
  • Sauté onions over medium heat in olive oil until translucent.
  • Using a high-speed blender, combine pumpkin, onions, stock, garlic, wine, maple syrup and spices and blend until smooth.
  • Warm soup in saucepan. Serve hot, garnished with pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 272 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

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