Ginger Pumpkin Bisque with Peppered Croutons - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 1 qt vegetable broth
• 4 cups diced fresh squash or one 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 tsp ground habanero chile
• 2 tsp hot curry powder
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3 tbsp orange juice, preferably fresh
• 1/4 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp rum (optional)
• 3 slices of bread, crusts removed and cut in squares or 4 to 6 slices of a thin baguette cut in rounds
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 1/2 tbsp freshly ground Parmesan cheese