Pumpkin Velouté with Companion Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Companion Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cubed bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent
3. Add pumpkin and sauté for 5 minutes
4. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender
5. Remove from heat and let it cool.
6. Puree the soup in a food processor until it is smooth. Return puree to the pot.
7. Slowly stir in heavy cream while simmering over low heat. Don’t let the soup boil.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. In a small skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
10. Remove the bacon from the skillet and transfer it to a bowl lined with a paper towel.
11. Add chopped parsley and pecans to the bowl with the bacon. Mix well.
12. Serve pumpkin velouté hot, garnished with a spoonful of the companion mix.

Verdict:

This pumpkin velouté with Companion is a tasty autumn dish. The velvety pumpkin soup is rich, creamy and subtly seasoned with spices, making it flavorful. The companion mix of bacon, parsley, and pecans gives the soup an extra savory crunch of flavor. Together, they create a perfect combination of texture and flavor that will surely delight your taste buds.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this dish as a starter or a main meal with a side of crusty bread. You can also pour the soup into small shot glasses and garnish them with the companion mix for a fancy cocktail party. This pumpkin velouté with Companion is certain to impress any dinner guest.