Pumpkin Soup

There's something amazingly comforting on a chilly night about a hot bowl of soup!! I love soups of all kinds and am always excited when fall rolls around so I can start making them!

 I spent all week thinking about pumpkin soup and came up with a really wonderful recipe!
PUMPKIN SOUP

 6 slices maple-smoked bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 T. minced garlic
4 cups chicken broth
32 oz. canned pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling mix)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 potatoes, peeled, diced, and boiled just until fork-tender
Salt and pepper, to taste

 In a large pot, saute the bacon, onion, and garlic until tender and caramelized.  You may need to add a little olive oil to this.  Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes.  Add the pumpkin puree and stir until blended.  Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Just before serving, stir in the potatoes and cream.  Bring to temperature.  Season to taste.   Serves 4.

 My husband and I greatly enjoyed our creamy, bacony, yummy pumpkin soup on a blustery Halloween night with big slices of bread slathered in butter!  Oh, yeah!!

 Happy Fall, Y'all!

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