MESA GRILL'S PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MEXICAN CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SPINACH, PEAR AND PANCETTA SALAD
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean medium saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, spices, honey and chipotle. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water, if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the remaining creme fraiche and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish with the cinnamon creme fraiche and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
- For the Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad: Saute pancetta in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings out. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
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MJ Cummings
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned pumpkin and it turned out great. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rejaulkarim Masud
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the pumpkin creme fraiche added a nice touch of sweetness. The toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this
Azaan Azaan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a great addition, and the toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Thresa Martinez
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the pumpkin creme fraiche was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Adekola Pelumi
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned pumpkin and it turned out great. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Unicorn princess
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the pumpkin creme fraiche added a nice touch of sweetness. The toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this
Shair Dill
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a great addition, and the toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Amukelani Cliff
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the pumpkin creme fraiche was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
MD shakib howladar
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned pumpkin and it turned out great. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sopnil bhowmik
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the pumpkin creme fraiche added a nice touch of sweetness. The toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this
Shakhwat Amil
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pumpkin creme fraiche was a great addition, and the toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Aqeel ishaq Qureshi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the pumpkin creme fraiche adds a really nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
JOHN AKUTI
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the pumpkin creme fraiche was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.