Anasazi Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pepitas Recipe

Name: Anasazi Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pepitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried kidney beans; 1 pound beef chorizo sausages, casings removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth; 3 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded butternut squash; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels; 2/3 cup shelled pepitas, toasted

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried kidney beans
1 pound beef chorizo sausages, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
2 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth
3 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded butternut squash
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels
2/3 cup shelled pepitas, toasted

1
Place kidney beans in medium bowl.
2
Pour enough water over to cover beans by 3 inches.
3
Let stand overnight.
4
Drain.
5
Saute chorizo in heavy large pot over medium heat until cooked through and fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer chorizo to paper towels; drain, leaving 2 tablespoons drippings in pot.
7
Add onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 6 minutes.
8
Add 3 cups water, broth and beans; bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat; cover.
10
Simmer until beans are tender, 1 hour.
11
Add squash to soup.
12
Cover; simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
13
Stir in bell peppers, corn and chorizo; simmer uncovered about 10 minutes longer.
14
Meanwhile, set aside 2 tablespoons pepitas for garnish.
15
Blend remaining pepitas in blender until finely ground.
16
Stir ground pepitas into soup.
17
Season with salt and pepper.
18
Sprinkle with reserved pepitas and serve.

1714

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried kidney beans, 1 pound beef chorizo sausages, casings removed, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Anasazi Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pepitas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Anasazi Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Pepitas

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