Creamy Pumpkin Bisque
Ingredients
- 1 stalk celery halved
- 1 carrot carrot quartered
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp pepper flakes adjust for level of heat
- 1 stick cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 C pumpkin puree (2 cans)
- 4 C chicken or vegetable broth (2 cans)
- 1 C heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
- Add celery, carrot, onion, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick to a large saucepan set to medium-high heat. Sautee until fragrant, roughly 5 minutes.
- Add pumpkin, broth, and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
- Turn off heat and remove vegetables, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.
- Incorporate cream.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
