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Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup Recipe

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A rich and flavorful spicy chorizo pumpkin soup that combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers and chorizo with the sweetness of pumpkin puree. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and topped with crispy chorizo and fresh green onions for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Meat and Aromatics

  • ½ lb chorizo
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 chipotle peppers, chopped

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Liquids and Puree

  • 15 oz chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook Chorizo: Add chorizo to a soup pot and heat over medium heat, simmering and stirring for about 5 minutes until browned. Scoop out the chorizo into a bowl and carefully wipe most of the rendered fat from the pot with paper towels.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until fragrant and translucent. Drain excess fat from the chorizo bowl and add the chorizo back to the pot with the onions.
  3. Add Garlic and Peppers: Stir in chopped garlic and chipotle peppers, cooking briefly to release their aroma.
  4. Simmer Soup: Pour in the broth, pumpkin puree, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly and let the soup simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Finish with Cream: Add the heavy cream to the soup, stir well, and then turn off the heat.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved pieces of chorizo and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use chicken or beef broth depending on your preference for richer or lighter flavor.
  • Drain excess fat carefully to prevent the soup from becoming greasy but keep some for flavor.
  • Chipotle peppers can be adjusted based on your desired spice level.
  • For a thicker soup, cook it a little longer after adding pumpkin puree.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for added freshness.
  • Can substitute pumpkin puree with butternut squash puree if desired.

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