INGREDIENTS
4
slices bacon (chopped)
1 tbsp
butter (optional)
1
medium onion (diced fine)
1/2 cup
carrot (shredded)
1 clove
garlic (minced)
1 tsp
brown sugar
2 1/2 cups
chicken broth
1
bay leaf
2
sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
1/2 tsp
salt
1/8 tsp
pepper
1/8 tsp
nutmeg
15 oz
pumpkin puree
1/2 cup
heavy cream (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp
parsley (chopped and divided)
1/2 cup
croutons (optional garnish)