Velvety Pumpkin Bisque

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 480 Minutes

Ready In: 495 Minutes

Servings: 4

Luscious soup that makes a nice first course for a special dinner.

Ingredients:

3 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin

2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste

2 cups half-and-half

2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Add the first 8 ingredients to a 4-5 quart slow cooker; stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours.
3. Add in half-and-half and butter; stir and let heat through.
4. Check seasoning to taste and add more salt/pepper if desired.
5. Serve in soup bowls.

By RecipeOfHealth.com