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Kay's Smoky Pumpkin Soup šŸŽƒšŸ„£

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful pumpkin soup thatā€™s perfect for chilly days! The smoky flavor from the bacon pairs beautifully with the sweet pumpkin, creating a comforting bowl thatā€™s great as a starter or main dish. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Donā€™t forget to garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds for that extra crunch!

Ingredients

Soup Base

Garnish

Instructions

  1. In a stock pot, heat the reserved bacon fat and butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly.

šŸ”„ Tip: Make sure to watch your bacon closely to avoid burningā€”it should be crispy but not charred.

  1. Add the pumpkin pieces and sautƩ for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly caramelized.

  2. Pour in the beef stock, cover, and let simmer until the pumpkin is tender (approximately 30 minutes).

  3. Remove from heat, then incorporate the marsala, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

šŸŽ‰ Pro Tip: Taste your soup before adding salt, as the bacon and broth can be salty enough!

  1. Blend the soup in batches in a blender until smooth and creamy.

  2. Return the blended soup to the pot, add the crispy bacon pieces, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

  3. Serve hot, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds for that delightful crunch on top.

Servings

Storage

Variations

Get ready to indulge in this comforting soup thatā€™s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home! Enjoy! šŸ‚šŸ„„

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ocr ### SMOKY PUMPKIN SOUP **Ingredients:** - 6 slices bacon, diced after crispy cooked, fat reserved - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - 6 cups peeled, cut-up pumpkin - 1" pieces - 6 cups beef stock or canned beef broth - Ā½ cup marsala - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste - Toasted pumpkin seeds to garnish **Instructions:** 1. Heat bacon fat and butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. 2. Add the pumpkin and sautĆ© for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Pour in stock and simmer covered until pumpkin is tender (about 30 minutes). 4. Remove from heat, then add the marsala, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. 5. Process the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. 6. Return to soup pot, add the bacon, and simmer for 10 minutes. 7. Serve immediately, garnished with pumpkin seeds. **Serves:** 6 **Kay Leffler** Page 40
llm # Kay's Smoky Pumpkin Soup šŸŽƒšŸ„£ Warm up with this hearty and flavorful pumpkin soup thatā€™s perfect for chilly days! The smoky flavor from the bacon pairs beautifully with the sweet pumpkin, creating a comforting bowl thatā€™s great as a starter or main dish. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Donā€™t forget to garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds for that extra crunch! ## Ingredients ### Soup Base - 6 slices bacon, diced (reserve the fat after cooking) - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - 6 cups peeled pumpkin, cut into 1-inch pieces - 6 cups beef stock or canned beef broth - Ā½ cup marsala wine - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste ### Garnish - Toasted pumpkin seeds ## Instructions 1. In a stock pot, heat the reserved bacon fat and butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly. > šŸ”„ **Tip:** Make sure to watch your bacon closely to avoid burningā€”it should be crispy but not charred. 2. Add the pumpkin pieces and sautĆ© for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly caramelized. 3. Pour in the beef stock, cover, and let simmer until the pumpkin is tender (approximately 30 minutes). 4. Remove from heat, then incorporate the marsala, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. > šŸŽ‰ **Pro Tip:** Taste your soup before adding salt, as the bacon and broth can be salty enough! 5. Blend the soup in batches in a blender until smooth and creamy. 6. Return the blended soup to the pot, add the crispy bacon pieces, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes. 7. Serve hot, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds for that delightful crunch on top. ## Servings - **Serves:** 6 ## Storage - **Leftovers:** Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month. ## Variations - **Vegetarian:** Omit the bacon and use vegetable stock instead. Add a bit of smoked paprika to capture that smoky flavor. - **Creamy:** Stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving for added richness. - **Spiced Up:** Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist! --- Get ready to indulge in this comforting soup thatā€™s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home! Enjoy! šŸ‚šŸ„„
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