Pumpkin Soup with Chorizo

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 5 cups chicken stock or broth
• 3 cups pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb chorizo cooked and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot.
Saute the 1/3 cup onions and the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Carefully add in the broth, pumpkin, chorizo and potatoes.
Stir in the oregano and cumin.
Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.

Simmer for about 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Stir in cream and serve immediately topped with a tablespoon each of cilantro and onion.