{"id":"576d0830-1f1a-49ac-a35c-d03cfe6c985b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/576d0830-1f1a-49ac-a35c-d03cfe6c985b","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/pumpkin-soup/","title":"Pumpkin Soup","description":"This easy pumpkin soup is made with chicken broth, pumpkin, bacon, and warm spices, then blended with cream until silky smooth.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1200-Pumpkin-Soup-SpendWithPennies.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)","item":"bacon","quantity":4,"unit":"slice","preparation":"cooked and chopped"},{"text":"2 tablespoons bacon drippings (or butter as needed)","item":"bacon drippings","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or butter as needed"},{"text":"1 medium onion (diced)","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"½ cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium carrot)","item":"shredded carrot","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 1 medium carrot"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2½ cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 bay leaf","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1},{"text":"2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)","item":"fresh thyme","quantity":2,"unit":"sprig","preparation":"or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree","item":"pumpkin puree","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"½ cup heavy whipping cream (plus extra for garnish)","item":"heavy whipping cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus extra for garnish"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"½ cup croutons (optional garnish)","item":"croutons","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the skillet. If the bacon grease is less than 2 tablespoons, add butter to make up the difference."},{"number":2,"text":"Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken broth, brown sugar, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the pumpkin and cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Discard the bay leaf and thyme stems, and using an immersion blender or hand blender, puree until smooth."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in 1 tablespoon of parsley and pour into soup bowls. Garnish with cream, croutons, crumbled bacon, and remaining parsley."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:05:27.93034+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:05:27.93034+00:00"}