Pumpkin Bisque
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5
Pumpkin Bisque
Description
This bisque begins by gently sautéing onions and garlic in butter until translucent, forming a sweet and aromatic base. Adding curry powder and saffron boosts the flavor with warm, slightly exotic spice notes and a subtle golden color. Incorporating pumpkin puree and broth creates a smooth, cohesive soup that simmers briefly to blend flavors.
Finishing with heavy cream adds body and mellow richness, balancing spices and pumpkin sweetness. The soup typically has a velvety texture and mild warmth from the curry and saffron.
Serving suggestions include garnishing with freshly grated nutmeg to enhance the warm spice profile or topping with croutons and toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for contrast in texture. The bisque reheats well, making it convenient for make-ahead meals or packed lunches.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the curry powder, stir, and cook for about 1 minute. This mixture should be very fragrant. Then add the saffron and stir again.
- Add the chicken broth and pumpkin puree and stir until fully blended. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Taste the soup and season with salt if desired.
Notes
- Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg on top to complement the warm spice flavors of the bisque.
- Serve with croutons and roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) to add texture and interest.
- This soup reheats well, making it suitable for preparing in advance or packing for work lunches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 17155IU | 343% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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