Winter is the time when we crave warm, comforting foods, and nothing is better than a bowl of soup. Pumpkin soup is a classic winter dish that warms you up from the inside out. But have you ever tried smoked pumpkin soup? Today, we're going to show you how to make a delicious smoked pumpkin soup cooked on the Weber grill. This recipe is super easy to follow, requires minimal ingredients, and will be a great addition to your winter menu. So, let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized pumpkin
- 3/4 cup of diced bacon
- 1 small diced onion
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of Bulldozer Hogfather rub
- 1 tablespoon of Bulldozer Spog rub
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cream (optional)
Preparation
- With a sharp knife, cut off the top of the pumpkin and remove the seeds and pulp.
- Use a sharp knife to make an outline on the pumpkin, and cut out the pumpkin lid at a 45-degree angle.
- Dice the onion and bacon.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the onion and bacon. Fry until cooked.
- Mix the Bulldozer Hogfather rub and the Bulldozer Spog rub together.
- Season the inside of the pumpkin with the rub mix and salt and pepper.
- Fill the pumpkin with the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
Smoking the Pumpkin
- Prepare the Weber grill for smoking - set it up for indirect cooking at 350°F. Add some wood chunks to the coals
- Place the pumpkin on the other side of the grill, away from the charcoal and coals.
- Cover the grill with the lid and let the pumpkin smoke for 1 hour.
Cooking the Soup
- Remove the pumpkin from the grill and take out the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
- Add the mixture to a large pot.
- Scoop out the cooked pumpkin flesh and add it to the pot.
- Add water to the pot until it covers the pumpkin mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Blending the Soup
- Use a hand blender to blend the soup until it's smooth and creamy.
- If the soup is too thick, add more water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Add cream to the soup if desired.
Serving the Soup
- Pour the soup into bowls.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Eat up!
Tips for Making the Best Smoked Pumpkin Soup
- Choose a medium-sized pumpkin that can fit on your Weber grill.
- Use Bulldozer Hogfather rub and Bulldozer Spog rub for a smoky, savory flavour.
- Cook the pumpkin for an hour on the Weber grill to infuse it with a smoky flavor.
- Season the inside of the pumpkin with rub mix and salt and pepper before filling it with the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Use a hand blender to blend the soup until it's smooth and creamy.
- Add cream to the soup at the end for a richer, creamier texture.
