PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO BISQUE

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Really Good Soup, The Holiday in a Bowl.

Provided by iris mccall

Categories     Other Soups

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slice bacon
1 medium onions, vidalia, peeled and chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp ginger, finely grated
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
6 c chicken stock
1 can(s) 15oz pumpkin puree
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 c heavy cream
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon in large heavy pot over medium heat until bacon is crisp and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. Leave fat in pot. crumble bacon and set aside.
  • 2. Saute' the onion, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger in bacon fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken broth and canned pumpkin, then add the sweet potatoes.
  • 3. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Puree soup with immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and cayenne. Serve with bacon crumbles and chives as garnish.

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