PUMPKIN AND SMOKED GOUDA BISQUE

PUMPKIN AND SMOKED GOUDA BISQUE image

Categories Cheese

Yield 9 servings, 2 1/4 QT.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can (29 oz) solid-pack pumpkin
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
Additional shredded Gouda cheese, optional

Steps:

1. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings. Sauté onion in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 2. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. 3. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in cream; heat through. Add cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle each serving with parsley, bacon and additional cheese if desired.