Crema de Calabaza con Chipotle (Smoky Squash Soup)
Roasted butternut squash blended into a velvety soup with a little smoky chipotle, topped with lime crema and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Mexican chicken stock (caldo de pollo). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.96 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the squash, onion and garlic with the oil, cumin and a good pinch of salt on a large tray.
- 2
Roast for 35 minutes, until soft and caramelised at the edges. Squeeze the garlic from its skins.
35 min - 3
Tip the roasted vegetables into a pot with your ready made caldo de pollo (see the base recipe) and the chipotle in adobo sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Blend until completely smooth, adding a splash more caldo if too thick. Season with salt.
- 5
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until they pop.
2 min - 6
Ladle into bowls, swirl in the lime crema and scatter over the pumpkin seeds.
Tips
- Add chipotle sauce a spoonful at a time. The smoke and heat build slowly, so taste before adding more.
- Roasting rather than boiling the squash gives a deeper, sweeter flavour with no extra work.
- For a dairy free bowl, swirl in coconut yoghurt with lime juice instead of the crema.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cool within 1 to 2 hours and freeze for up to 3 months without the crema. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What squash can I use instead of butternut?
Any orange squash works: pumpkin, kabocha or crown prince. Peeling is easiest after cutting into wedges and roasting, then scooping the flesh from the skin.
Is it very spicy?
No. 40 ml of the chipotle sauce gives a smoky warmth, not fire. Use 20 ml for a milder soup or 60 ml for a spicier one.
Is it suitable for egg and nut allergies?
Yes. There is no egg, and the pumpkin seeds are seeds, not tree nuts. Check packets of seeds for traces warnings if you are cooking for a severe allergy.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Queso Fundido con Chorizo y Chipotle (Baked Cheese with Chorizo)
EFNFTostadas de Atún con Chipotle (Chipotle Tuna Tostadas)
GFDFNFChuletas de Borrego al Chipotle con Frijoles (Chipotle Lamb Chops with Beans)
GFDFEFNachos con Queso Chipotle (Smoky Cheese Nachos)
GFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.