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["Notes: Try substituting 2 c. of pureed cooked kabocha squash for the pumpkin.", "For a spicier soup, use 2 chipotles.", "In a 5- to 6-qt pan over medium-high heat, stir New Mexico chilies and cumin just till they start to smoke, 1 to 2 min.", "Scrape into a blender and add in tomatoes with their juice, onion, garlic, chipotles, and oil; whirl till smooth.", "Pour chili mix into pan.", "Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, partially cover, and stir occasionally till slightly thickened, about 5 min.", "Stir in beans with their liquid, broth, and pumpkin.", "Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 min to blend flavors.", "Whirl about 2 c. of the soup in blender till smooth, then return to pan.", "Garnish soup with cilantro sprigs and offer lime wedges and lowfat sour cream to season to taste.", "This recipe yields 5 servings.", "Comments: Richard Alexei of San Francisco is a chef and food writer turned personal trainer.", """These days I rarely go out to eat,"" he says, finding which the food he likes best is best made at home.", """I like to eat just as well as I did before, but healthier.", "One thing I emphasize is not just reducing fat, but using a lot of very healthy ingredients - vegetables such as squashes, whole grains, and high-fiber foods like beans.""
