Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, velvety Pumpkin-Apple Cider Bisque. Perfect for crisp fall evenings or festive holiday dinners, this soup blends earthy pumpkin with the vibrant sweetness of apple cider for a flavor profile that screams autumn. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or looking for a meal-prep friendly dinner, this homemade delight is healthier, richer, and guaranteed to become a seasonal staple. You will love every spoonful of this vibrant, golden bowl of joy.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups non-alcoholic apple cider
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 strips turkey bacon, crispy and crumbled
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the pumpkin puree, apple cider, and vegetable broth.
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and stir well.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Return to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the soup is too thick, add an extra splash of apple cider or broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg