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Why I Love This Chipotle Squash Soup Recipe

Squash is very plentiful at my house. I grow numerous varieties and am always looking for new ways to enjoy them. And thankfully, that’s not too difficult. Squash soup is a staple for me but I love to play with the recipe and pump up the flavor. Chipotle is a favorite flavor so I had to utilize it in this soup!

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These chipotle pepitas are the perfect accompaniment to the soup because it adds a bit of additional heat and some crunch!
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Serving & Storage

To serve – Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro or chives. Tortilla strips, pepitas, or crusty bread make great crunchy sides.

To store – Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge. Freeze for up to 3 months. The smooth texture holds up nicely.

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Chipotle Squash Soup

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When the weather gets a bit cooler outside and fall sets in, there's nothing better than a warm soup to heat things back up. This chipotle squash soup is the perfect recipe for an autumnal day! Made with the best of the season including cumin, chipotle, and carrots, it's a super you're sure to make time and again!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
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Ingredients

For the soup

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 quart diced tomatoes in tomato juice
  • 1 cup carrot juice
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option)
  • 1 large squash roasted, scooped out, and skin discarded
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo

For the chipotle pumpkin seeds

  • 1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1-3 teaspoons chipotle powder

Instructions 

  • Cook the soup: In a 5-quart kettle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt and sauté until slightly softened, 3-5 minutes. Add carrots and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Stir in cumin for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, carrot juice, chicken stock, squash, and peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 quart diced tomatoes in tomato juice, 1 cup carrot juice, 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option), 1 large squash, 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • While cooking, make the chipotle pumpkin seeds: Stir together the pepitas, olive oil, salt, rosemary, and chipotle powder, and spread them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until the seeds begin to pop and are toasted, 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
    1 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1-3 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • Blend: To finish the soup, blend using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth. Garnish with chipotle pumpkin seeds.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 190 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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