Pumpkin Soup with Chili Cran-Apple Relish

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Rachael Ray's Thanksgiving in 60

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 first course, 4 entree servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 tablespoons butter
1 fresh bay leaf
2 ribs celery with greens, finely chopped (save time and purchase celery already washed, trimmed and cut into sticks, this makes chopping fast work)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or 2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
6 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can cooked pumpkin puree
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Relish:

1 crisp apple, such as McIntosh or Granny Smith, finely chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Heat a medium soup pot over medium to medium high heat. Add the oil and melt the butter. Add bay, celery, and onion. Season the veggies with salt and pepper. Cook 6 or 7 minutes, until tender. Add flour, poultry seasoning and hot sauce, to taste, then cook flour a minute. Whisk in chicken stock and bring liquid to a bubble. Whisk in pumpkin in large spoonfuls to incorporate it into the broth. Simmer soup 10 minutes to thicken a bit then add in cream and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve.

While soup cooks, assemble the relish: combine apple, onion, lemon juice, cranberries, chili powder, honey and cinnamon.

Adjust seasonings in soup and relish and serve soup in shallow bowls with a few spoonfuls of relish.

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recipe Pumpkin Soup with Chili Cran-Apple Relish
Steph Austin, TX 11-09-2009
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So-So
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I thought it was just ok. My family members really liked it though. Not hard to make at all. A little bland. Tasted alot... better with extra hot sauce. I see that another reviewer said to make it ahead to let the flavors marry. I made it yesterday, so I'll try it again today to see if the flavors have come out a little more. I will also try adding cinnamon, as suggested.Read more
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null null, null 11-08-2009
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Awsome recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love it. This recipe turns anything to do with pumpkin haters to pumpkin lovers.
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Alexis Phoenix, AZ 11-07-2009
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The Absolute Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Requested by family for third year running!
recipe Pumpkin Soup with Chili Cran-Apple Relish
Wafa Columbia, MD 11-05-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The flavors were wonderful, particularly with the relish. We substituted 1/2 and 1/2 for the cream, and cooked pie pumpkins... for the canned. Any chance we could obtain the nutrition information on this recipe (carbs, sugars, etc)?Read more
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Shannon Pittsburgh, PA 11-04-2009
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Great flavors
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I used this recipe because I had a huge pumpkin that I needed to use. So obviously I didn't use the canned pumpkin. I also... didn't use heavy cream because of the fat. Of course mine was not as thick. Instead, I added some arrowroot starch to thicken. Overall, good complexities with the relish. Would definitely do make this again!Read more
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Stephanie Corona, CA 11-02-2009
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Perfect for Fall!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this several times and it is always a hit. I love pairing it with Rachael's Carmelized onion and pear panini... (delicious). It makes a great dinner on cool nights. I've made the soup with and without the relish and it works either way. If you're unsure about cooking with pumpkin, it's a great squash. You'll enjoy this soup! Thanks Rachael!Read more