Pumpkin~Thyme Soup

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3.50 from 4 votes

Creamy, rich, and smooth, this soup is nourishing and yummy!

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin soup

Servings:

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Cery

Ingredients

3 cups homemade pumpkin puree or canned
1/2 med onion diced
2 cloves fresh garlic diced
2 cups homemade chicken stock
1 cup filtered water
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 slices bacon
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Put the bacon slices in a heavy Dutch oven and cook them until crisp. Set aside to drain.
Add the onion and the garlic to the hot bacon grease in the pan and cook until the onions are translucent.
To the pan add the chicken stock, pumpkin, water, and the seasonings. Whisk to combine.
Let the soup come to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 10 minutes.

Notes

For garnish use a drizzle of crème fraiche, a few bits of reserved bacon, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with a chunk of fresh sourdough French Bread and a slice of homemade cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal.

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