Pumpkin Bisque Recipe

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I've been making some variation of this yummy pumpkin bisque for years now, but I finally perfected the recipe, or at least that's what I've heard lately from my totally unbiased taste testers:-) If you've got the time, try it using freshly roasted pumpkin. If you really want to get fancy, sauté lump crabmeat and ladle the bisque over individual bowls for a mommy-only treat that tiny tastebuds can't yet appreciate.

Pumpkin Bisque

RECOMMENDED AGES: 12+ months. Click here to download our easy baby food reference chart to keep track of what foods you can introduce to your baby and when.

SUGGESTED PAIRING: Try making this while you're wearing the Apronini in Eva.

SERVINGS: 6-8

PREP TIME: 10 mins

COOK TIME: 45 mins. Note: I usually make this a few hours ahead of when I intend to serve it to really give the flavors time to get cozy.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

1 1/2 cup small onion, finely chopped

3 small garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice*

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground pepper

30 ounces (1 large can or about 4 cups if fresh) pumpkin

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 3/4 cups apple cider

2 tablespoons agave nectar

1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half

*The pumpkin pie spice has a nice bite to it thanks to the ginger, so feel free to start with 1/2 tablespoon and season to taste as you go along. Toddler boss likes it a little spicy, but definitely gauge it according to your little one's tastebuds.

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.

2. Add the pumpkin pie spice, kosher salt and pepper. Stir for 2-3 minutes.

3. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider; add pumpkin. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.

4. Add agave nectar and let cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir well.

5. Puree the soup in a blender in batches until smooth.

6. Return soup to pot and add the heavy cream and stir. Now it's a bisque! Simmer on low covered for an additional 15 minutes, stirring often.

7. Let cool uncovered and serve.

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