Follow these steps for perfect results
Unsalted butter
divided
Pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)
Granulated sugar
Smoked paprika
Cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
divided
Yellow onion
chopped
Garlic cloves
chopped
All-purpose flour
Lower-sodium chicken broth
Pumpkin
canned
Chipotle chile in adobo sauce
Adobo sauce
Ground cumin
Champagne vinegar
Mexican crema
Fresh chopped cilantro
Program a 6-quart electric pressure cooker to saute on normal heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and heat until melted, about 1 minute.
Add pepitas, sugar, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cook, stirring often, until sugar has melted and pepitas are coated, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer pepitas mixture into a single layer on parchment paper; cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Break mixture into pieces.
Wipe cooker clean.
Add onion, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to cooker; saute on normal heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add flour, and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
Whisk in chicken broth, pumpkin, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, cumin, and remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt.
Close and lock lid of cooker; turn pressure release valve to sealing position.
Program cooker to cook on manual on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Turn pressure release valve to venting position to quickly release pressure (steam) from cooker until float valve drops.
Carefully remove lid.
Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Stir in vinegar.
Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with Mexican crema, cilantro, and candied pepitas.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chipotle chile to your spice preference.
For a smoother soup, strain after blending.
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil for added richness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish artfully with crema, pepitas, and cilantro.
Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Acidity cuts through the richness.
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Popular autumn dish in the US.
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