5 from 12 votes
Pumpkin Bisque
Pumpkin Bisque is a creamy soup made from pumpkin puree simmered with sautéed onions, garlic, curry powder, saffron, and broth, finished with heavy cream for richness. It offers a smooth texture and warm spices, suitable as a comforting starter or light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% 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.