Maple Bacon Pumpkin Soup
Maple Bacon Pumpkin Soup is the ultimate autumn comfort dish, blending the sweetness of pure maple syrup with savory, crispy bacon and creamy pumpkin. This velvety soup is perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or a delightful treat after a long day. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, each bowl serves up a heartwarming experience that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels while keeping some grease in the pot.
- Sauté diced onions in the remaining bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and maple syrup; stir well to combine.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg