Pumpkin Curry Bisque

Serve with crusty bread for a simple supper, or serve as an accompaniment to an autumn pot roast as part of an extravagant dinner. Either way, Pumpkin Curry Bisque is just the thing to keep you warm all the way to your toes as winter approaches!

Ingredients (Makes about 2 quarts)

3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters

1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

1 small white onion, peeled and cut into quarters

4 cups good quality pork stock

2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon sweet curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pumpkin seeds for garnish, optional

Directions

Bring stock, potatoes, carrot, and onion to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes and carrots are soft (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Add pumpkin, coconut milk, curry powder, and salt. Puree again with an immersion blender. Sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds before serving.

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