Description
Hearty jamie oliver pumpkin and bacon soup celebrates autumn’s warmth with rich, smoky flavors. Creamy pumpkin blends perfectly with crispy bacon, offering a comforting bowl you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (17.6 oz) crown prince pumpkin or onion squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into medium chunks
- 150 g (5.3 oz) maple-cured bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 L (33.8 fl oz) chicken stock
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 50 g (1.8 oz) butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) double cream
- 3 tbsps pumpkin seeds, toasted
- maple syrup, for drizzling
- olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Roasting Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat pumpkin chunks with olive oil on a baking sheet, spreading evenly to ensure uniform caramelization.
- Pumpkin Transformation: Roast pumpkin for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden and flesh becomes tender, developing intense, concentrated flavors.
- Flavor Base Construction: In a large pot, melt butter and vegetable oil over low heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt, gently sautéing until translucent and soft, approximately 10 minutes.
- Bacon Integration: Introduce diced bacon to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes to release smoky essence and render fat, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Ingredient Fusion: Transfer roasted pumpkin into the pot with bacon and onions. Pour chicken stock over the mixture, bringing to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Creamy Refinement: Stir in double cream, briefly returning to a boil to enhance richness. Remove from heat and blend thoroughly until achieving a completely smooth consistency, adjusting liquid as necessary.
- Textural Perfection: Strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure an ultra-smooth, velvety texture.
- Crispy Garnish Preparation: In a separate pan, crisp remaining bacon with freshly ground black pepper until golden and crunchy.
- Elegant Serving: Ladle soup into bowls, crowning with crispy bacon bits, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a delicate maple syrup drizzle for a sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Roast for Maximum Flavor: Caramelize pumpkin edges to unlock deep, rich taste profiles by ensuring even spread and proper oven temperature.
- Sauté Strategically: Gently cook onions on low heat to develop sweet, translucent texture without burning, releasing subtle flavor nuances.
- Control Liquid Consistency: Adjust soup thickness by carefully adding stock or cream, ensuring perfect smooth and creamy texture.
- Crisp Bacon Perfectly: Toast bacon separately with black pepper to create a crunchy garnish that adds textural contrast and smoky depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Simmering, Blending, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg