Butternut Squash and Chorizo Soup

Name: Butternut Squash and Chorizo Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10 appetizer portions
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 c minced onion; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 16 oz fresh mexican chorizo***; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 c dry white wine; 1 large potato, peeled, cubed and boiled until tender; 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise; 1 Tbsp jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 c heavy cream; 1/2 c milk; 2 c chicken broth (see recipe in "the basics"); 1/2 c minced cilantro

Butternut Squash And Chorizo Soup Recipe

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By Patrick Johnson
@pwjohnso

During the holidays, I always try to try something that makes the family question my sanity. This recipe enduced that very reaction, riiiight before they started dealing compliments.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

8-10 appetizer portions

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1/2 c

minced onion
1 Tbsp

olive oil
16 oz

fresh mexican chorizo***
3 clove

garlic, minced
1/3 c

dry white wine
1 large

potato, peeled, cubed and boiled until tender
1 large

butternut squash, peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise
1 Tbsp

jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tsp

dried oregano
1/2 c

heavy cream
1/2 c

milk
2 c

chicken broth (see recipe in "the basics")
1/2 c

minced cilantro

How to Make Butternut Squash and Chorizo Soup

Step-by-Step

Roast squash quarters in oven or on grill until slightly soft then cube
Sweat onion in saucepan with olive oil over medium-high heat
Add garlic and stir until fragrant
Season with Kosher salt and fresh pepper
Add the wine, potato cubes, squash, jalapeno, oregano, cream, milk and chicken broth
Puree mixture in food processor or with an emersion blender
Brown chorizo (without casing) and add to the mixture
Add broth to desired consistency and adjust seasoning
Stir in minced cilantro to serve
***Good Mexican chorizo should have nice texture such as course ground beef and should not be overly greasy. An authentic Mexican chorizo pays dividends in this recipe.