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Pumpkin and Maple Syrup Bisque

A great showcase of a autumn vegetable with a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup.

Difficulty: 15/20
Yield serving: 10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Pumpkin Maple Bisque

Difficulty

15/20

Yield serving

10

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 L (12 cups) of prepared Instant Vegetable Soup Base, Gluten-Free, Sodium Reduced
  • 150 g (5 oz) of butter
  • 300 g (10 oz) of shallots, diced
  • 1.5 kg (3 lbs) of pumpkin, peeled, and chopped into rough cubes
  • 200 mL (7/8 cup) of maple syrup
  • 500 mL (2 cups) of half and half, warmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) of cumin powder
  • 2 mL (1/2 tsp) of cinnamon powder
  • Whipped cream, garnish
  • Chives, finely sliced, to taste

Preparation

  • Prepare the vegetable soup base according to the package directions.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter, add the shallots and pumpkin and sweat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the pumpkin and shallot in a braising pan and roast in 350°F oven until the pumpkin is “al dente”.
  • Pour the maple syrup over the pumpkin and shallots and continue cooking until the pumpkin is tender.
  • Put the pumpkin mixture back into the pot and add the vegetable stock, let the soup simmer until the pumpkin has broken down.
  • Purée the mixture to a fine consistency using a hand blender or a vertical food processor.
  • Add the cream and season with salt, pepper, cumin and cinnamon.
  • Garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and finely chopped chives.

Portion the soup into shooter glasses and serve as a fun canapé.

Ingredients

  • 3 L (12 cups) of prepared Instant Vegetable Soup Base, Gluten-Free, Sodium Reduced
  • 150 g (5 oz) of butter
  • 300 g (10 oz) of shallots, diced
  • 1.5 kg (3 lbs) of pumpkin, peeled, and chopped into rough cubes
  • 200 mL (7/8 cup) of maple syrup
  • 500 mL (2 cups) of half and half, warmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) of cumin powder
  • 2 mL (1/2 tsp) of cinnamon powder
  • Whipped cream, garnish
  • Chives, finely sliced, to taste

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