You are here: Home » Recipes » Gingered Pumpkin Bisque Gingered Pumpkin Bisque Recipe by The Loveless Cafe Yield 6 to 8 servings The rich texture of roasted pumpkin naturally thickens this hearty soup. The Loveless Cafe PrintEmail We suggest roasting your own pumpkin by cutting a pie pumpkin in half, scraping seeds from inside and placing cut side down on a baking sheet before placing in a 350F degree oven. The pumpkin is fully roasted when it begins to brown on the outside and easily gives way to touch. You may also make this recipe using other winter squashes such as butternut or acorn. Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin puree (preferably fresh)4 cups chicken or vegetable stock1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup pure maple syrup1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon curry powder1 teaspoon powdered ginger salt and white pepper to taste toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish (optional) Instructions In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add butter, onions and ginger and sweat onions until they become translucent. Increase heat to medium high, add curry and ginger, and stir just until onions begin to brown. Add stock, cream, maple syrup and pumpkin and stir well. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer all ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth. If necessary, strain to ensure a rich, creamy consistency before returning to stove over medium heat and bringing back to a simmer. Check for seasonings and add salt and ground white pepper if necessary. Serve piping hot with a sprinkle of roasted pumpkin seeds as a garnish. This recipe originally appeared as Gingered Pumpkin Bisque on Lovelesscafe.com.