Recipes and Cooking Pumpkin-Shrimp Bisque Pumpkin goes savory in this delicious soup recipe. Succulent shrimp, veggies, and cream all join the pot for a rich, indulgent bowl. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on October 25, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jacob Fox Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 7 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup trimmed, halved, and sliced leeks ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 15 ounce can pumpkin ¾ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon juice Thyme sprigs (optional) Toasted baguette slices Directions Thaw shrimp, if frozen. In a 4-qt. pot heat oil over medium. Add celery and leeks. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Carefully stir in wine and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in broth, pumpkin, and half of the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool slightly. In a blender or food processor blend mixture in batches until smooth; return to pot. Stir in remaining shrimp, 3/4 cup cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top with thyme sprigs. Serve with baguette slices. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 307 Calories 16g Fat 18g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 307 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 156mg 52% Sodium 679mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Total Sugars 4g Protein 20g Vitamin C 7.5mg 38% Calcium 116mg 9% Iron 2.2mg 12% Potassium 555mg 12% Folate, total 29.4mcg Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg Vitamin B-6 0.1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.