Make this scrumptious Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque, top it with pumpkin seed pistou – and welcome to the fall season. I think this soup is everything your fall dreams are made of. It is creamy and warm, comforting and delicious. Besides, this pumpkin bisque soup recipe couldn’t be easier to make!
One of the secrets to great bisque is to start with good seafood stock (homemade or store-bought), which adds body and rich flavor to the soup. This pumpkin bisque also gets its flavor from yellow onions and thyme. Gently simmer all the ingredients together until the pumpkin turns into tender perfection, stir in heavy cream, and then blend, adding butter. Serve each portion topped with homemade pumpkin seed pistou. I have included the recipe for this pistou, too, which is easy and quick to make and seriously goes with just about everything. You can top the extras over grilled meats, pasta, polenta, or roasted vegetables.
To make the Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and add ½ cup pepitas. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes until toasted and puffed. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
In a blender, combine 1 cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 garlic clove, a pinch crushed red pepper, and cooled pepitas. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil, and process for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth yet still textured. Transfer the pistou to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Set aside until ready to use (up to 3 hours), or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
In a stock pot over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add 1 chopped onion and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add 4 cups cubed pumpkin and 4 cups seafood stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 3 thyme sprigs tied into a bundle.
Simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
Remove the stock pot from the heat and discard the thyme. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream.
Transfer the soup to a blender. Remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape and secure the lid on the blender. Place a clean towel over the opening in the lid. Process on high for about 30 seconds until smooth. With the blender running, add 2 tablespoons butter and process until silky and smooth, up to 2 minutes.
Transfer the soup to a clean large pot and stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with 2 tablespoons pistou. Serve and enjoy!
While this Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque with pumpkin seed pistou may sound like a restaurant-quality dish, it is easy to make at home. Give this recipe a go, and let us know how your soup turns out in the comments below!
Wow! This bisque is simply mouth-watering. I made it for a fall family dinner, and everyone loved it. The creaminess and flavors are just perfect for the season!
Epic!
I made this Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque for our family dinner last weekend, and it was a hit! The simplicity of the recipe made it easy to whip up after a busy day. My kids loved the creamy texture, and I enjoyed the warm flavors of fall. Will be adding this to our regular menu!
This bisque is fire! Made it on a rainy day and felt all cozy.
This Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque is seriously the bomb. Made it for a family dinner, and it took me back to my grandma's kitchen. The flavors are just spot on, and the kids slurped it up like no tomorrow. Can't believe how simple it was to make. Def gonna be a regular in our house now.
Superb bisque delight!
I made this bisque last weekend for a small dinner with friends. It was super creamy and full of flavor! Everyone loved it, I felt so proud.
Delicious! I made this bisque for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect, and the kids couldn’t get enough. It was so easy to make, even for a busy dad like me!
Delicious! I made this soup for my family on a chilly evening, and everyone loved it. The creamy texture and rich flavor made it a perfect fall dish. Will definitely make again!
Delicious, creamy, unforgettable!
OMG, this Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque is to die for! I made it for my fam on a rainy day, and they loved it. So creamy and delish. Plus, the pumpkin seed pistou? Total game-changer! Fall vibes for sure!
Super pumped about this bisque! Made it for my fam on Halloween, and they went nuts! So easy and delish! 🔥
OMG, this Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque is just fab! Made it for my girls' night, and we loved how creamy it was. Perfect cozy vibe for fall, like a hug in a bowl!
So creamy yum
OMG! This Pumpkin and Shellfish Bisque was a hit! My kiddos were slurping it up, def making it again for sure!
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