Crock Pot Southwestern Pumpkin Soup Aka Korma Soup Food

CROCK POT SOUTHWESTERN PUMPKIN SOUP (AKA KORMA SOUP)

Steps:

• In a hot skillet, toast the cloves, coriander seeds, and peppercorns.
• Add the ground spices to the whole ones in the skillet- the cumin, chile powders, cinnamon, garlic powder, and nutmeg, and toast the mixture over high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until the spices begin to smoke.
• Remove from heat, let cool, and grind together to a powder (an electric coffee grinder works well for this); set aside.
• Pour the stock, half and half, and evaporated milk into the crock pot; stir well, cover, and turn on high.
• Put the pureed pumpkin into a large bowl, then add the maple syrup, salt, and the now-powdered spice mixture; use a whisk to incorporate the mixture well.
• Add the pumpkin mixture to the liquids in the crock pot, whisking it well to make sure there are no lumps.
• Cover and let simmer on high for 2 to 3 hours.
• Garnish servings with grated cheddar cheese and toasted cashew pieces.
• Many thanks to Michael for creating this wonderful soup! :).

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to slow cooker. Stir in milk and cream. Cook on high for 30 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy cream, pepitas and crushed red pepper flakes.

EASY CROCK POT PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Roughly chop the pumpkin - most pumpkins you can leave the skin on because the crock pot cooks over such a long period - and place in the crock pot.
• Chop potatoes up into cubes, dice onions, place in crock pot.
• Put remaining ingredients in crock pot.
• If you don't want very thick pumpkin soup, add some water (careful - crock pots don't lose much water).
• Turn crock pot to auto - I usually either put it on before I go to bed for the next morning, or when I get up in the morning for that evening's meal.
• Pumpkin and potatoes should be very soft when ready for the next step.
• Using either a blender or a hand held barmixer, blend until very smooth.
• Serve with crusty bread, topped with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
• This soup freezes very well, and lasts a decent length of time in the fridge. I do find that it will need some water added if you freeze or refrigerate it.
• For Vegetarian use only the Vegetable broth.

SOUTHWESTERN PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock and whipping cream to boil in heavy medium pot. Whisk in canned pumpkin, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, coriander and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until soup thickens slightly and flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally.) Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with cheddar cheese and cilantro and serve.

SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin and onion; cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the pumpkin. Tie the rosemary, thyme, sage, cinnamon, and bay leaves into a piece of cheesecloth, and place in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
• After 4 hours, remove the herb sachet. Stir in the cream, and puree the soup with a hand blender until smooth. Serve.