Description
This Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup combines the rich, smoky flavors of chorizo and chipotle peppers with creamy pumpkin puree to create a comforting and flavorful soup perfect for autumn or any chilly day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chorizo
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 oz chicken or beef broth
- 5 chipotle peppers, chopped
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chorizo: Add the chorizo into a soup pot and heat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until it is cooked through. Scoop the cooked chorizo into a bowl and set aside. Wipe most of the fat from the pot with paper towels to avoid excess greasiness.
- Sauté Onions and Mix with Chorizo: Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until fragrant and translucent. Meanwhile, drain the fat from the chorizo that is in the bowl since there will be a lot of excess fat. Then, add the chorizo back into the pot with the onions along with the chopped garlic and chopped chipotle peppers.
- Add Broth, Pumpkin, and Spices: Pour in the chicken or beef broth and stir in the pumpkin puree, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Finish with Cream: After simmering, stir in the heavy cream to add richness and creaminess, then turn off the heat.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with pieces of cooked chorizo and freshly chopped green onions for a burst of flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a smoky and spicy flavor; adjust quantity according to heat preference.
- Wiping excess fat from the pot helps keep the soup from becoming too greasy.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chorizo with a plant-based alternative and use vegetable broth.
- Serve with crusty bread or tortilla chips for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: spicy chorizo pumpkin soup, pumpkin soup, chorizo soup, chipotle soup, creamy pumpkin soup, autumn soup, Mexican soup
