Pumpkin Bisque
Source of Recipe
Gramma Claudia
Recipe Link: http://groups.msn.com/GrammaClaudiasOzarkHeaven/familyfavoriterecipes.msnw?action=view_list&row=57&viewtype=2&sortstring=
List of Ingredients
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
15-oz can pumpkin pulp (not pie mix)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream (optional)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup Gouda cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe
Brown bacon, garlic and onion. Add pumpkin, broth and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes. If desired, stir in 1 cup cream. Simmer one minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with parsley.