Pumpkin Bisque

Directions

1. 1
   1 Simmer pumpkin in the chicken stock until soft and tender about 25 minutes.
2. 2
   2 Transfer pumpkin to a food processor and puree.
3. 3
   3 Return pumpkin to the chicken stock.
4. 4
   4 In a skillet heat butter to bubbling over medium-high heat.
5. 5
   5 Add minced onion and saute until clear.
6. 6
   6 Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
7. 7
   7 Add salt, thyme, ginger and brown sugar.
8. 8
   8 Add this mixture to the simmering pumpkin stock.
9. 9
   9 Whisk in the lemon juice and pepper.
10. 10
    10 Heat through uncovered for 25 minutes.
11. 11
    11 Stir in the cream and heat 10 minutes.
12. 12
    12 Top with nutmeg-thyme croutons.