Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque (Hh)
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This article is from the 20th Century Appetizer Recipes, with numerous contributions by famous and also anonymous cooks
Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque (Hh)
3 T Butter OR
3 T Mild vegetable oil (corn)
1 Large onion, chopped
3 c Chicken stock (3-4 cups)
28 oz Can Whole tomatoes w/ juices
1 T Maple syrup or honey
4 c Freshly made pumpkin OR
4 c Fresh butternut puree OR
4 c Canned pumpkin puree
Salt to taste Red Pepper Puree garnish OPT
1. In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter or heat oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute slowly, stirring often, until limp but not brown, 6-7 minutes.
Stir in 3 cups stock and let simmer, partially covered, about 15 minutes.
2. Pour the tomatoes with their juice into a food processor. Add the maple syrup or honey, and puree. Add the pumpkin, and buzz again. Strain the stock, and add the strained-out onions to the processor. Buzz again, and, if an extra smooth soup is desired, put through a power strainer.
3. Add the tomato-pumpkin puree to the stock. Season with the salt.
Reheat, and serve very hot, garnished with red pepper puree if desired.
Serves 8-10 as a first course.
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