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Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup Recipe

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This Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining the smoky heat of chorizo and chipotle peppers with the creamy sweetness of pumpkin puree. Perfect for a cozy meal, it balances spice and creaminess for a satisfying bowl of soup that serves six.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1/2 lb chorizo

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 5 chipotle peppers, chopped

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Liquids & Dairy

  • 15 oz chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook Chorizo: Add the chorizo to a soup pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it simmers and is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Then, scoop out the chorizo into a bowl and wipe most of the rendered fat out of the pot using paper towels.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onions to the cleaned pot and sauté over medium heat until fragrant and translucent. While onions cook, drain the fat from the chorizo bowl carefully and add the drained chorizo back into the pot with the onions.
  3. Add Garlic and Peppers: Stir in the chopped garlic and chipotle peppers with the chorizo and onions, cooking briefly until aromatic.
  4. Add Broth, Pumpkin, and Spices: Pour in the chicken or beef broth and stir in the pumpkin puree, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Simmer Soup: Let the soup simmer gently on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  6. Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream to add richness, then immediately turn off the heat to prevent curdling.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each with pieces of the cooked chorizo and optionally garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Drain excess chorizo fat carefully to avoid a greasy soup but retain enough for flavor.
  • You can adjust the number of chipotle peppers to vary the heat level according to taste.
  • Use pumpkin puree from a can or homemade pumpkin puree for best texture.
  • This soup can be served with crusty bread or tortillas for a complete meal.
  • For a milder version, reduce the amount of chipotle peppers or substitute with mild smoked paprika.

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