Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup: A Delicious and Healthy Recipe for 2023

Ingredients

This simple, delicious and healthy Pumpkin Apple Bacon Soup recipe is perfect for a cold winter day in 2023. You’ll need 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of diced bacon, 1 large apple (cored and diced), 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, 15 ounces of canned pumpkin puree, 4 cups of chicken broth and 1/4 cup of heavy cream.

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until it is lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the apple, smoked paprika, cumin, ginger, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Add the pumpkin puree and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Variations

This soup can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and replacing the chicken broth with vegetable broth. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots and celery to the soup.

For a creamy version, puree the soup in a blender or food processor.

Nutritional Information

This soup is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is low in calories and saturated fat, making it a healthy and nutritious meal. One serving (1 cup) of this soup contains approximately 130 calories, 6 grams of fat, 13 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and 230 milligrams of sodium.