Curried Pumpkin Soup - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1 7- to 8-pound pumpkin
• 3 14-ounce cans chicken broth
• 2 apples, (such as Cortland), peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 slices turkey bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup croutons