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Pumpkin Chorizo Soup

This Pumpkin Chorizo Soup is a rich, spicy, and wonderfully comforting dish that brings together creamy pumpkin and bold, savory chorizo in a way that will warm you right up! As the weather cools down and cozy sweaters come out, it's time to bring some heartier flavors to the table. Pumpkin is a fall favorite, but there's more to it than pies and lattes! This soup is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a starter for a festive gathering.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Andee

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz chorizo
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 can corn 15 oz
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz
  • 2 c chicken broth
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 29 oz
  • 2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ c heavy cream

Optional Toppings

  • pumpkin seeds
  • cheese
  • cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot, brown the chorizo over medium-high heat. Once the chorizo it cooked through, remove it from the stockpot to a plate with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
    16 oz chorizo
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and the onions start to become translucent.
    ½ yellow onion, 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chicken broth, and pumpkin puree. Mix until combined and bring to a boil.
    1 can corn, 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 2 c chicken broth, 1 can pumpkin puree
  • Once the soup is boiling, reduce to low and add the spices. Add the chorizo back into the soup and stir until well combined.
    2 teaspoon ground sage, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Add the heavy cream and continue stirring for a couple more minutes until the chorizo is heated. Remove from heat.
    ½ c heavy cream
  • Enjoy the soup served with some or all of the optional toppings listed!
    pumpkin seeds, cheese, cilantro

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
If you would like to make this recipe dairy free, you may substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 18091IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 7mg
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