PUMPKIN CHILE VICHYSSOISE

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Sweet pumpkin, smoky chiles, and tangy buttermilk make this a great cold-weather soup. Be creative with substituting other spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cumin, etc.) to change the feel of the soup. It's great hot or cold with a bit of creme fraiche.

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Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium pumpkin - peeled and cubed
5 cups chicken broth, divided
6 dried red chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 teaspoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds leeks, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake the pumpkin on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups chicken broth and chile peppers in a saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the butter until caramelized, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook leeks in the same stockpot until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add pumpkin, chicken broth with chile peppers, caramelized onion, remaining 3 cups chicken broth, and cumin. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in buttermilk. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 908.5 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

ciiel
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I can't wait to make this soup again!


Namyalo Shanitah
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin soup.


Mrford Michealangelo
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Zoya Khadim
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This soup is the perfect comfort food on a cold day.


Kenneth Mcfarlane
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The flavors of pumpkin and poblano are a perfect match. I loved this soup.


MUTAGANA EMMANUEL
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious!


Melanie Sarmiento
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Jamila Ahmad
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This soup was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Ayan and Mustu
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This was a wonderful soup! I made it for my family and they all loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Okechukwu Richard
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of flavors.


Fakhar Ilyas
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I will definitely be making this again. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Bikal Gurung
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Makhdoom Syed Tanvir Hashmi
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I love this recipe! I've made it several times and it always comes out perfect.


Floyd Smith
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This is a delicious and easy to make soup. I added a bit of extra spice to it and it turned out great.


Puspa Kc
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I cooked this for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a hit with my family. Even my picky brother-in-law raved about it.


Jen Oneil
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This pumpkin chile vichyssoise was an absolute delight! The flavors of pumpkin and roasted poblano harmonized so incredibly that every spoonful was an experience in itself. The creamy texture and subtle smokiness had my taste buds dancing. A definite