Smoky Pumpkin Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup sweet vermouth
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/4 cup half-and-half

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add bacon crumbles; cook for 1 minute. Stir in sweet vermouth, ancho chile powder, chipotle powder, and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and stir in pumpkin; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in half-and-half until smooth.