Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda Recipe

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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

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.