Pumpkin Bacon Soup

Name: Pumpkin Bacon Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 4 strips Bacon (depending on size ); 1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 15 oz Pumpkin Puree (1 can); 2 cups Chicken Broth (or broth of choice); 1/2 cup Half and Half (can use heavy cream for a richer soup); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice; 1/4 teaspoon Cumin; Pumpkin Seeds (or sunflower seeds; roasted & salted); Fresh Rosemary (to serve)

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:40min

This soup is Fall in a bowl. It's made with canned pumpkin so it comes together really easily. It's full of salty and smokey flavor from the bacon as well. Load it up with toppings and dig in!

Updated at: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:32:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories330.8 kcal (17%)

Total Fat20.7 g (30%)

Carbs27.3 g (10%)

Sugars12.2 g (14%)

Protein11.7 g (23%)

Sodium1514.5 mg (76%)

Fiber8.8 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2 stripsBacon

0.5yellow onion

1 x 15 ozPumpkin Puree can

2 cupsChicken Broth

or broth of choice

½ cupHalf and Half

can use heavy cream for a richer soup

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

to taste

¼ teaspooncayenne

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

½ teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspooncurry powder

½ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoonPumpkin Spice

¼ teaspooncumin

Pumpkin Seeds

or sunflower seeds, roasted & salted

Fresh Rosemary

to serve

Instructions

Step 1

In a Dutch Oven or large pot, cook bacon over medium heat on both sides until crispy. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but about 1 tsp of bacon grease.

Step 2

In the same pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often.

Step 3

Add the can of pumpkin, chicken broth, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Immerison blend, season to taste with salt and pepper, and pour in the half & half. Stir to combine. Divide soup evenly into bowls to serve.

Step 5

Break the crispy bacon into small pieces. Evenly divide on top of each bowl of soup. Serve with pumpkin or sunflower seeds and fresh rosemary.

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