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    Chipotle Pumpkin Soup

    By Nancy Mock October 20, 2016 Updated July 29, 2021 Leave a Comment

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    Comforting and warming pumpkin soup gets a kick from a dose of spicy and smoky chipotle peppers. Taste this twist on a favorite seasonal soup.

    White mug with orange pumpkin soup.
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    Nutmeg isn't the only thing that gets a ride on the pumpkin train. In this recipe the good ol' pumpkin is a vehicle for savory onions and spicy, smoky chipotle peppers.

    Why you'll love this soup

    This is a smooth and creamy soup that's so comforting, especially when enjoyed on a cool fall or winter day. Make it for lunch or a light dinner. Or make it for a party — perhaps served in a small, hollowed-out pumpkin!

    The chipotle pepper gives the simple pumpkin base a little pep, a little heat! It has a unique, savory flavor.

    Two small pumpkins on a cloth background

    🔪 How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Cook the onion

    Image of diced vidalia onion sauteed in a pan.

    Heat oil in a stockpot. Add the diced onion, and cook it until it's translucent.

    Step 2: Add the stock, pumpkin, and chipotle

    Small can of Goya chipotle peppers on an orange checked cloth.

    Stir these ingredients in the pot with the cooked onion, and bring the mixture to a boil.

    Step 3: Simmer

    Pumpkin soup simmering in a large red pot.

    Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes.

    Step 4: Blend the soup

    Pumpkin soup with a dollop of sour cream in a white cup.

    Pour the soup into a blender, or use an immersion blender, and puree the soup until it's smooth. Return the soup to the pot, season one last time, and serve!

    Notes:

    • Chipotle peppers pack a lot of heat, which is great if you like a spicy kick. To dial back the heat use half of a chipotle pepper instead of a whole one. 
    White large mug of pumpkin soup with text overlay.

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    💬 Tell me what you think of this Chipotle Pumpkin Soup in the comments below.

    Chipotle Pumpkin Soup

    Nancy Mock
    Comforting and warming pumpkin soup gets a kick from a dose of spicy and smoky chipotle peppers. Taste this twist on a favorite seasonal soup.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Comfort Food, Lunch, Soup
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cups chopped onion
    • 2½ tablespoons canola oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 chipotle pepper, from a can of chipotle peppers
    • 1 tablespoon sauce from can of chipotle peppers
    • 5 cups chicken stock
    • 2 cups water
    • 29 ounces solid pumpkin purée
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • sour cream (for serving)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and toss with the oil.
    • Cook the onion for about 5 minutes until it's translucent and beginning to brown. Stir in the diced garlic and cook for 1 minute. 
    • Add in the chicken stock, water, pumpkin, chipotle pepper and chipotle pepper sauce and stir to combine.
    • Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the soup is beginning to thicken. Remove the pot from the heat.
    • Use a blender to purée the soup in batches. (Remove the cap from the lid of the blender and cover the opening with a kitchen towel, so that steam can escape and your hand is protected.) Blend each batch for 10-20 seconds to smooth and thicken the soup.
    • Return the soup to the stock pot. Stir in the salt and pepper.
    • Serve the soup hot with a small dollop of sour cream stirred in, if desired.

    Notes

    • Chipotle peppers pack a lot of heat, which is great if you like a spicy kick. To dial back the heat use half of a chipotle pepper instead of a whole one. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 853mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 16181IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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