How to Make Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the fall season rolls around, there's nothing quite like the comforting and warming flavors of pumpkin and pear. This delightful Pumpkin and Pear Bisque with Goat Cheese recipe brings together the rich, nutty sweetness of pumpkin with the subtle, juicy tartness of pears, creating a luxurious and velvety soup that is perfect for cozy, chilly nights.

What really takes this bisque to the next level is the addition of creamy goat cheese, which adds a delightful tangy flavor and velve...

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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

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 798mg