Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted Pepitas Recipe

Name: Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted Pepitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter; 6 cups finely chopped onions; 3 15-ounce cans solid pack pumpkin; 2 cups whole milk; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 9 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 3/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
6 cups finely chopped onions
3 15-ounce cans solid pack pumpkin
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
9 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

1
Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl.
2
Cover; chill 2 hours.
3
(Mexican cream can be made 1 week ahead.
4
Keep chilled.)
5
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
6
Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes.
7
Mix in pumpkin, milk and crushed red pepper.
8
Working in batches, puree mixture in processor.
9
Return to pot.
10
Add broth; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Cool.
14
Cover and chill.
15
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
16
Ladle soup into bowls.
17
Drizzle with cream.
18
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

1422

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

176

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted 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.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cream and Toasted Pepitas

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