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Ancho Pumpkin Soup
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Ancho Pumpkin Soup

Mild, earthy, and sweet
Course Appetizer, Soup
Keyword Ancho Pepper
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 red apple peeled and chopped
  • 1 ancho pepper crumbled (or 1 1/2 tablespoon of ancho powder)
  • 1 yellow onion medium-sized, sliced
  • 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds additional for topping
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Creme fraiche as a topping

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and shelled pumpkin seeds to the butter and saute them until the onion is translucent (8 to 10 minutes). Stir often, adding the ancho pepper to the mix in the last minute (if using ancho powder add it during next step). 
  • Add the water, canned pumpkin, apple, black pepper, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the mix to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Add the brown sugar and salt (feel free to add more to taste).
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, then top with a dollop of creme fraiche and/or pumpkin seeds (fresh or toasted). Serve immediately.

Notes

Want it sweeter? Try using maple syrup instead of brown sugar. Want it earthier? Add more cumin. Want it spicier? Opt for chipotle powder instead of ancho powder. Chipotle peppers provide smokiness (though with less sweetness) like ancho peppers and are at least double the spiciness.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 31145IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg