Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Spicy Chorizo Pumpkin Soup, a comforting blend of creamy pumpkin and spicy chorizo that tantalizes your taste buds. This easy-to-make soup features a vibrant orange hue and a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup is bound to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 200g spicy chorizo sausage, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the pumpkin, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced chorizo and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chorizo is browned.
- Stir in pumpkin cubes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture).
- Stir in coconut milk, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with crispy chorizo bits or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg