Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe

Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that just says autumn to me.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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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 additional cheese if desired. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 214 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 970 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda in Taste of Home November 2011, p89

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Gouda Cheese

A famous semi-firm creamy yellow Dutch cheese that can be mild or pungent in flavor. Gouda is usually found wrapped in a red wax rind and often served as a dessert cheese with fruit, on sandwiches, with wine or on cheese platters.

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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2013 by Beckythebarber

I wish I'd had the smoked gouda. That's the only reason I gave this 4 stars. I had gorgonzola and liquid smoke. It's just not the same but still rich and creamy!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by Ruth W.

Delicious! I was looking for a "snooty soup" to bring to a party. It was a huge hit. Several asked for the recipe. I followed it pretty closely.

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by roxiesarah

It had too much of a pumpkin flavor for me. I added more chicken broth and liked it better.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2012 by Beezer329

I didn't have bacon, so I substituted sage flavored sausage instead. This was excellent!

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by gardgen

Made this for thanksgiving. Used Grocery store Smoked processed Gouda the only available where we were in Maine. Made again using a local Boston cheese shop Gouda. Invest in good smoked Gouda, well worth it. Served with apples as garnish.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by stephryon

amazing! I used 2 15 oz. cans of pumpkin puree because i didn't have hard-packed pumpkin. I also threw in an extra cup of gouda :) YUM!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by CookingSJS

I added more bacon flavoring. Everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by katiequeen

easy & OMG Delicious!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by TOHBubba

Excellent soup, wonderful flavor. A meal in itself.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by mnccaleb

Yummmmmm! This soup has excellent flavor - love the Gouda!!

 
 

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