Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda

• servings: 1 serving
• total time: 1 hour

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 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Additional shredded Gouda cheese, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon 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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 214
• Total Fat: 17g fat (9g saturated fa
• Cholesterol: 58mg
• Sodium: 970mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 11g carbohydrate (5g sug
• Dietary Fiber: 4g fiber)
• Protein: 7g protein.