Cuban-style Pumpkin Soup
By Halo745
This soup can be made vegetarian; just omit the meaty topping and substitue vegetable broth. Serve with an argula salad for a light but filling and flavorful lunch or supper.
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Ingredients
- 1 Spanish onion, diced
- 1 cubanelle or Italian green pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 T salt
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cans (15 oz each) unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 4 oz prosciutto, sliced
- 1 T shelled pumpkin seeds
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, saute the onions and green pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Season with salt.
Add chicken stock, pumpkin, and the remaining spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, turn off the heat, and let cool 10 minutes.
Puree mixture in the blender in 2 batches. Transfer the mixture to saucepan to reheat.
Garnish hot soup with prosciutto, pumpkin seeds, and if desired, a dollop of sour cream.
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