smoky pumpkin soup

How To Make smoky pumpkin soup

• Step 1
  The bacon should be diced and cooked crisp; reserve the fat.
• Step 2
  The pumpkin should be cut in 1-inch pieces.
• Step 3
  Heat the bacon fat and butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add the pumpkin and saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Step 4
  Pour in the stock and simmer covered until the pumpkin is very tender, about 30 minutes; remove from heat.
• Step 5
  Add the Marsala, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste; process the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
• Step 6
  Return to the stock pot; add the bacon.
• Step 7
  Simmer 10 minutes; serve immediately, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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