Pumpkin Bacon Soup

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This soup is Fall in a bowl. It's made with canned pumpkin so it comes together really easily. It's full of salty and smokey flavor from the bacon as well. Load it up with toppings and dig in!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon, Fall, One Pot, Soup, Winter

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

2 to 4 strips Bacon depending on size
1/2 Yellow Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
15 oz Pumpkin Puree 1 can
2 cups Chicken Broth or broth of choice
1/2 cup Half and Half can use heavy cream for a richer soup

Seasonings

Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
1/4 teaspoon Cumin

Toppings to Serve

Pumpkin Seeds or sunflower seeds; roasted & salted
Fresh Rosemary to serve

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Instructions

In a Dutch Oven or large pot, cook bacon over medium heat on both sides until crispy. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but about 1 tsp of bacon grease.
In the same pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often.
Add the can of pumpkin, chicken broth, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Immerison blend, season to taste with salt and pepper, and pour in the half & half. Stir to combine. Divide soup evenly into bowls to serve.
Break the crispy bacon into small pieces. Evenly divide on top of each bowl of soup. Serve with pumpkin or sunflower seeds and fresh rosemary.

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