Pumpkin Soup With Red Chile (Sopa Calabaza Con Chile Rojo) Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Soup With Red Chile (Sopa Calabaza Con Chile Rojo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked pumpkin, peeled and cut into pieces; 2 bay leaves, broken in half; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 square mexican chocolate; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked pumpkin, peeled and cut into pieces
2 bay leaves, broken in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 square mexican chocolate
chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
Place the peeled pumpkin pieces and bay leaves in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven. Pour enough water to completely cover the pumpkin. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft. Drain the pumpkin, remove the bay leaves. Let the pumpkin cool and reserve.
2
Heat oil in a heavy soup pot, add the onion and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until just soft, add the garlic and parsley and cook another 1-2 minutes. Place the pumpkin, in 2 or 3 batches in a blender or food processor. Add a little of the chicken broth each time and blend until smooth. Add the onion, garlic and chile flakes to the last batch.
3
Pour the mixture back into the soup pot, add the rest of the chicken broth, salt, pepper, allspice and chocolate and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
4
Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

777

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked pumpkin, peeled and cut into pieces, 2 bay leaves, broken in half, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Soup With Red Chile (Sopa Calabaza Con Chile Rojo) 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 Red Chile (Sopa Calabaza Con Chile Rojo)

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