Smoky Pumpkin Beer and Cheddar Potato Soup with Candied Bacon Popcorn.

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter

small sweet onion (diced)

potato (peeled + diced)

2 cloves

garlic (minced or grated)

1/4 cup

flour

2 cups

your favorite pumpkin beer

2 1/4 cups

low sodium chicken broth

2 cups

pumpkin puree*

in chipotle chilies adobo (minced)

2 tsp

fresh thyme

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

curry powder

salt + pepper (to taste)

1 cup

heavy cream or whole milk

1 cup

smoked gouda (shredded)

1 cup

smoked cheddar (shredded)

slices thick cut (smoked bacon, chopped)

1/2 cup

pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)

2 tbsp

brown sugar

4 cups

air or stove popped popcorn

salt (to taste)