Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 can

Canned Pumpkin

2 unit

Onion

diced

2 unit

Apple

peeled and diced

4 pinch

White Pepper

3 pinch

Black Pepper

3 pinch

Aleppo Pepper

3 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Sugar

2 unit

Bouillon Cubes

2 tbsp

Better Than Bouillon (Chicken)

1 link

Chorizo

fresh, casing off, sauteed

3 pinch

Cinnamon

1 can

Fire Roasted Tomatoes

diced

4 cloves

Garlic

smooshed and diced

2 can

Black Beans

mostly drained

1 pinch

Sugar

Step 1
~7 min

Dice onions and saute in ghee until softened.

Step 2
~7 min

Dice apples and garlic. Sauté with the onions until fragrant.

Step 3
~7 min

Add white pepper, black pepper, aleppo pepper, salt, and cinnamon to the onion and apple mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 4
~7 min

Add pumpkin, mostly drained black beans, and diced fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot.

Step 5
~7 min

Fill the empty pumpkin can twice with water and add to the pot.

Step 6
~7 min

Add boullion cubes and better than boullion to the pot.

Step 7
~7 min

Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook

Step 8
~7 min

Sauté chorizo, breaking it into crumbles.

Step 9
~7 min

Add the sautéed chorizo to the soup. Simmer until heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or a swirl of hot sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Quesadillas
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Fall Harvest

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Halloween
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Autumn
Fall
Holidays
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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