Pumpkin Soup With Ancho and Apple Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Soup With Ancho and Apple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds); 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded and torn in small strips; 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, preferably Mexican canela; 3 cups plain canned pumpkin (about 1 1/2 cans); Salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup Mexican crema, or creme fraiche, mascarpone or sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded and torn in small strips
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, preferably Mexican canela
3 cups plain canned pumpkin (about 1 1/2 cans)
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup Mexican crema, or creme fraiche, mascarpone or sour cream

1
Melt butter in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan.
2
Add half the pepitas and the onion and cook, stirring, on medium heat, until the onion is golden and the pepitas have started to brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the chile pieces, cook a minute or two, then add the apple, black pepper, cinnamon and pumpkin.
4
Stir in 4 cups water.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the remaining pepitas on medium heat and set aside.
7
Puree the soup in a blender.
8
(You will need two shifts.)
9
Return the soup to saucepan and season with salt and the sugar.
10
Serve the soup in warm bowls with a dollop of crema and a sprinkling of toasted pepitas on top.

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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: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds), 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick, 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded and torn in small strips, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Soup With Ancho and Apple 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.

Pumpkin Soup With Ancho and Apple

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