# Maple Pumpkin Soup

A rich autumn soup featuring pumpkin and maple, garnished with a savory bacon, sage, and pecan breadcrumb topping.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Diet: nut-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 15 ounce cans pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
- 20 whole sage leaves
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

## Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the maple syrup and the cinnamon stick, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2. Simmer until the maple syrup has thickened.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, thyme, and cayenne, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through.
5. Add the bourbon and the heavy cream, then cook for 5 more minutes and discard the cinnamon stick.
6. In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crispy.
7. Add the sage leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the pecans and stir to combine.
9. Add the panko and stir until toasted.
10. Serve soup topped with the prepared breadcrumbs.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.danieladish.com/fall/maple-pumpkin-soup?fbclid=IwVERDUAUo8v5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj24lL60AC9kuxyp5ks5IC9ZBeFF6KWw-7qcqc1VAqFa8lcd2shdr4-5D7NU_aem_wwfu1-fPPof-7ZnuZqZglg
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b2e7bf1b-8fc9-4368-a306-c074d09746c8
- Extracted: 2026-09-29

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