Pumpkin Soup Made Easy: Creamy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and creamy pumpkin soup featuring the savory addition of turkey bacon. This recipe makes a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the pumpkin puree and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the reserved turkey bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute turkey bacon with smoked tempeh.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more or less broth according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipes