Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese Recipe

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

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 301.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.6g 21%

Carbohydrates: 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 11.9g

Fat: 18.2g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.2g 46%

Cholesterol: 44.3mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 11687.9IU 234%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 20.6mg 34%

Folate: 37.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 114.6mg 12%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 37.4mg 13%

Potassium: 798.1mg 22%

Sodium: 1164.7mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 163.7

*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.