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Pumpkin Chowder




List of Ingredients



• 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, diced
  
• 2 cups chopped onion
  
• 2 tsp curry powder
  
• 2 T flour
  
• 1 lb pumpkin peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
  
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
  
• 4 cups chicken stock
  
• 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2
  
• kosher salt
  
• freshly ground black pepper
  
• Garnish: toasted pumpkin seeds & chopped green onion
  






Instructions



1. Put bacon in large soup pot over low heat and cook gently until it releases its fat, about 5 minutes.
   
2. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
   
3. Stir in curry powder and flour and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
   
4. Add pumpkin, potatoes and stock. Increase heat to medium low and cook until pumpkin and potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
   
5. Add 1/2 & 1/2 and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil. Serve soup in warm bowls, garnished with pumpkin seeds and sprinkle of green onions.
   






Final Comments


Serves 6.