Spicy Chipotle and Cheddar Pumpkin Soup
It is not your typical pumpkin soup. Chipotle peppers and smoked paprika give the soup a spicy kick with a hint of smoky flavor.
Foto: Half Baked HarvestIngredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 small Onion (minced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 in Chipotle Chiles Adobo Sauce (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Adobo Sauce
- 3 cups Pumpkin Puree
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- pinch of Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 Pumpkin Seeds (toasted (optional))
Steps
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook anther 5 minutes.
Add the chipotle peppers and the two teaspoons adobo sauce, stir and cook another minutes or so.
Add the pumpkin puree and stir together with the onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and butter.
Add in the chicken broth and stir well.
Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
Simmer about 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until very smooth.
Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with extra cheddar cheese and pumpkin seeds.
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