Chorizo Squash Soup

I felt like this soup was a pretty big risk. I don't have a lot of experience cooking with squash, but it turned out really well. It is a very flavorful soup; in fact, I might decrease the spices for next time. It is a great soup for a cold day and would go really well with homemade bread or rolls.

1/2 lb chorizo, chopped (you can substitute sausage)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 12-oz box frozen squash puree, defrosted
1 quart chicken broth

Cook chorizo in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in the squash puree. Add the chicken broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

I served this soup with quesadillas made with Pepper Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, thinly sliced tomatoes and a little salt.