Ingredients

2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes halved and seeded
2-4 jalapenos(to taste), stemmed, halved and seeded if desired
1 large white onion, peeled, cut in 8ths
4 cloves peeled garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons each whole cumin seeds and coriander, toasted in a dry skillet and ground
1 teaspoon dry Mexican oregano,hand crushed
1 15oz. can pumpkin puree(not pumpkin pie mix)
1-28 oz. can whole or puree of plum tomatoes with juice
5 cups chicken stock
1 chipotle in adobo,out of a 4 oz can(not the whole can)
1-12 oz bottle beer
1 cup fresh tortillas cut in thin strips or crushed packaged tortilla chips to thicken
2 roasted chicken or poached chicken breast halves,shredded (optional)
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

additional suggested garnishes for service: mexican cream,creme fraiche or sour cream
crumbled queso fresco, shredded cheddar or jack cheese
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Tortilla chips, avocado slices, lime wedges, chopped scallions, thinly sliced fresh jalapeno

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