Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
Soup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeño, seeds removed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups pumpkin purée (canned or fresh cooked)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Chipotle Sour Cream
8 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon finely minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (see Note)
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Preparation
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, carrots and jalapeño peppers, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes. Add the cumin, garlic powder, pumpkin purée, broth and milk. Bring to a simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the soup is cooking, blend the sour cream ingredients together in a small bowl. Place a dollop of the sour cream on each soup serving.
Serving Suggestion
Served with mulled apple cider and hearty bread, this soup goes equally well with roast pork or a spinach salad.
Recipe & photo courtesy of http://strongertogether.coop/