Description
Spicy chorizo pumpkin soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings. This one-pot wonder combines roasted pumpkin’s natural sweetness with the smoky heat of chorizo, creating a comforting bowl that wraps you in warmth. With creamy coconut milk and a touch of fresh lime, this soup offers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed
- 200g spicy chorizo, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté chorizo in a large pot over medium heat until browned. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add cubed pumpkin and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Cook until pumpkin is tender.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in coconut milk and lime juice; season as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg