MESA GRILL'S PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MEXICAN CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SPINACH, PEAR AND PANCETTA SALAD

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Mesa Grill's Pumpkin Soup with Mexican Cinnamon Creme Fraiche and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 stocks celery, coarsely chopped
7 cups vegetable stock, or water
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (not flavored pie filling)
1/4 teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon (canella)
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons chipotle puree
3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
4 ounces pancetta, medium dice
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces fresh spinach leaves
2 Bosc pears, halved, cored and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean medium saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, spices, honey and chipotle. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water, if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the remaining creme fraiche and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish with the cinnamon creme fraiche and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
  • For the Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad: Saute pancetta in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings out. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

Kies Ug
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tarun Raaj
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ripon Hossan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle pumpkin flavor. The Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping.


Mustafa Ashour
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I love this soup! The pumpkin flavor is subtle and the Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


justine ojong
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This soup is perfect for a fall day! The pumpkin flavor is warm and comforting, and the Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche adds a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sameer iqubal
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was very easy to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahid Arman
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle pumpkin flavor. The Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping.


Jennifer atkinson
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I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the pumpkin flavor was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Nadeem
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bd Aminul Islam
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe!


Madni Madni
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle pumpkin flavor. The Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping.


Rehman Ktk
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I love this soup! The pumpkin flavor is subtle and the Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadikur Rahman
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This soup is perfect for a fall day! The pumpkin flavor is warm and comforting, and the Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche adds a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rajaumer Rajaumer
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was very easy to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaralise Ortiz
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle pumpkin flavor. The Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche is the perfect topping.


Sterling Marjadsingh
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I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the pumpkin flavor was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Kanchan Tamang
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors, and the pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Azonaba
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe!


kashan usama
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the pumpkin and Mexican cinnamon crème fraîche were a perfect pairing. I will definitely be making this again.