Chili-Flavored Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Name: Chili-Flavored Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 3 leeks, white part only, rinsed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 5 cups raw pumpkin, cut in cubes; 5 cups water; 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
3 leeks, white part only, rinsed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
5 cups raw pumpkin, cut in cubes
5 cups water
1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped fresh coriander leaves

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onions and leeks and saute over low heat until they are tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and the jalapeno pepper.
4
Stir in the chili powder and cook briefly, then add the pumpkin and water.
5
Cover and simmer until the pumpkin is very tender, about 40 minutes.
6
Allow to cool briefly, then puree the mixture in a food processor.
7
You will probably have to do this in two batches.
8
Return the puree to the saucepan, add the milk or half-and-half and salt to taste.
9
Serve with a sprinkling of coriander on each serving.

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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 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped, 3 leeks, white part only, rinsed and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chili-Flavored Pumpkin Soup 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.

Chili-Flavored Pumpkin Soup

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