Smoky Pumpkin Soup

Directions

1. Cook bacon,add flour and cook roux.
2. Mince celery, carrot and onion. Saute until just done.
3. Steam pumpkin (if using raw) and mix until smooth. (If using canned, do not cook, just mix)
4. Heat chicken broth to boiling, add curry paste, liquid smoke, vegetables and roux. (Prepare additional roux as needed if thinker soup is desired.)
5. Reduce to simmer and cook on stove top for 1 hour.
6. Wash pumpkins and clean out. (Carve light designs on sides for effect but do not puncture the sidewalls.)
7. Place pumpkins upside down on a sheet tray and bake for 15min at 325 degrees. Let cool 10min prior to service.
8. Serve soup in pumpkins while still warm!