SWEET CORN AND PUMPKIN BISQUE

Sweet Corn and Pumpkin Bisque image

A simple and wonderful pumpkin bisque that you can prepare ahead of time to enjoy on its own or as a fantastic complement to grilled salmon and asparagus. Garnish generously with nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and toasted (or plain) coconut.

Provided by CRACKITEEJONES

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Bisque Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can sweet cream-style corn
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Combine creamed corn and onion in a blender. Process until pureed and strain into a saucepan. Add pumpkin, broth, orange juice, cornstarch, coriander, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream; heat until warmed through, but do not boil, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 922.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g