Ingredients

2lbspumpkinskin and seeds removed, chopped

1onionroughly chopped

2mediumpotatoespeeled and diced

1largecarrotpeeled and diced

4garlic clovescrushed

4cupschicken

2chicken bouillon cubescrumbled

Salt and pepper

½cuphalf and half

½baconoptional

Fresh parsleyoptional

Preparation

Place all ingredients, except cream, in a large pot or saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender.

Turn off heat. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth.

Add the cream and stir through.

Add any salt or pepper if needed, and serve with bacon and parsley.