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Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup Recipe

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This Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup is a savory and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of spicy chorizo sausage with creamy pumpkin puree and smoky chipotle peppers. Perfect for chilly days, this soup offers a balanced blend of spice and sweetness, enhanced by aromatic cumin and garlic, and finished with a touch of cream for smoothness.

Ingredients

Meat

  • ½ lb chorizo

Vegetables & Aromatics

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

Spices & Seasonings

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

Liquids & Others

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

Instructions

  1. Cook Chorizo: Add the chorizo into a soup pot and heat over medium heat. Simmer and stir for about 5 minutes until it cooks through. Then scoop the chorizo out into a bowl and set aside, wiping most of the fat from the pot with paper towels to reduce grease.
  2. Sauté Onions and Aromatics: Add chopped onions to the same pot and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the cooked chorizo in the bowl, then add the chorizo back into the pot with onions. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped chipotle peppers, cooking for another minute to release their flavors.
  3. Add Broth and Pumpkin: Pour in the chicken or beef broth, then add the pumpkin puree along with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Simmer Soup: Let the soup simmer gently for approximately 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.
  5. Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, then turn off the heat to retain the soup’s creamy texture.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with reserved chorizo pieces and chopped green onions if desired for added freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Drain excess fat from chorizo to keep the soup from being too greasy.
  • Chipotle peppers add smoky heat—adjust quantity based on spice preference.
  • You can substitute pumpkin puree with butternut squash puree if desired.
  • Use chicken or beef broth depending on preference for depth of flavor.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for freshness.

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