Chorizo Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil — for sautéing
• 8 ounces chorizo sausage , casings removed and crumbled
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika — enhances the smoky depth
• 4 cups pumpkin puree (about 2 small pumpkins, roasted and mashed or canned)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth — adds savory body
• 1 cup heavy cream — for richness and smoothness
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin — gives earthy warmth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves — chopped for herbal brightness
• Toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) — for crunch and nuttiness
• A drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt — adds creaminess and tang
• Extra crumbled chorizo (optional) — to amplify the spice and texture