Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese

Fresh pumpkin and succulent pears are roasted together before being blended into a creamy bisque. From the caramelization that results with roasting veggies, these two perfect fall flavors deepen dramatically and make a savory soup with a sweet undertone.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) pie pumpkin, peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 3 pears - peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 6 slices bacon, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • ½ bulb fennel, diced

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Place pumpkin chunks on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Place sliced pears on the other side. Drizzle with olive oil and mix around to coat.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion and fennel; cook until onion is soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Add butter and garlic; season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add pumpkin and pears. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. Pour in chicken broth to cover all the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Serve hot, with crumbled goat cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301 Calories
18g Fat
27g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1165mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 798mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.