Description
A hearty and smoky Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup that combines the rich flavors of spicy chorizo, creamy pumpkin puree, and smoky chipotle peppers for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 lb chorizo
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 chipotle peppers, chopped
Liquids and Others
- 15 oz broth (chicken or beef)
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook chorizo: Add chorizo into the soup pot and heat over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Scoop the cooked chorizo into a bowl and set aside. Wipe most of the fat from the pot using paper towels.
- Sauté onions and combine: Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until fragrant and translucent. Drain the fat from the chorizo in the bowl, then add the chorizo back to the pot with the onions. Stir in minced garlic and chopped chipotle peppers.
- Simmer soup: Pour in the broth and add the pumpkin puree along with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream and turn off the heat. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the cream and create a rich, smooth texture.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with reserved pieces of chorizo and optionally garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Use either chicken or beef broth depending on your preference for flavor depth.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control heat level.
- Draining the excess fat from the chorizo helps keep the soup from being overly greasy and balances the richness.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chorizo and broth with plant-based alternatives and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chorizo pumpkin soup, spicy pumpkin soup, chipotle pumpkin soup, autumn soup recipe, Mexican soup recipe
