Ingredients

  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced, drained
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
  • salt, to taste

Method

  • Combine green chilies, sour cream and cilantro in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. (See description note for alternative to processing.).
  • Combine pumpkin, chicken broth, water, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper if desired, in a medium saucepan; stir in 1/4 cup of the green chili mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour into 4 serving bowls and top each with a dollop of the the remaining green chili mixture and additional sour cream, if desired. Check seasoning to see if it needs adjustment or salt.
  • Run tip of spoon through dollops to make swirl.