The Savory Creamy Pumpkin Soup EVERYONE should try!!

Hello and welcome back to Meal Wars!!

Today, we bring you this creamy, savory, smoky, creamy, pumpkin soup. This is a favorite around my house and was one of my father's recipes. For the longest time, this was part of Thanksgiving when I was growing up.

The Battle of Smashing Pumpkins

Pumpkin Soup:

8 slices Bacon
1/2 cup bacon fat (from cooking bacon)
2 Medium Onions (chopped finely)
1/2 Head of Celery (chopped finely)
2 tsp Fresh Thyme
1/2 cup flour
3.5 cups (or 1 28 oz can) Pureed Pumpkin
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1/2 Cup dry sherry
1/2 Cup Cream

Heat bacon fat over medium/high heat. Add onions and celery. Add thyme. Add some salt and cook until translucent and soft. Add flour and cook until flour browns very slightly. Add pumpkin, sherry, and chicken broth. Cook until thickened. Stir in cream.

It is best to let this sit for 15 minutes or so for the flavors to meld.