Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP ground nutmeg
1/8 TSP pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
2 TBSPs minced fresh parsley
Additional shredded Gouda cheese, optional

Recipe Instructions:

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 TBSP drippings.
Saute onion in drippings until tender.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the broth, pumpkin, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Cool slightly.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth.
Return all to pan.
Stir in cream; heat through.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Sprinkle each serving with parsley, bacon and, if desired, additional cheese.

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