Easy sweet and spicy pumpkin bisque with cranberry garnish – Tired of those same old dishes on Thanksgiving? Try this easy to make, flavorful bisque with flavors of the season. It’s an elegant addition to the table and takes just a few minutes to put together. You may want to start with one tsp of hot sauce if you are very sensitive to spicy food. I did not find it to be overwhelmingly hot.
If you like this recipe, you can make an even more decadent version HERE.
Ingredients
15 oz pumpkin puree, or butternut squash or acorn squash (roasted and pureed)
2 cups chicken stock (or vegetarian stock)
2 TB real maple syrup
1/8 tsp best quality imported sherry vinegar
2 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1 TB sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Method
In a 2 quart saucepan, add all ingredients listed up to sea salt. Bring just up to simmer. Allow to gently simmer for a few minutes while you place the cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the cranberries pop. They will be a little tart and you can add more sugar to taste if you like. Whisk the heavy cream into the pumpkin bisque. Do not allow to boil. Keep burner on low until ready to serve, whisking occasionally. Serve with a tsp of cranberry garnish. Easy sweet and spicy pumpkin bisque with cranberry garnish Serves 4.
