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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup — a Filipino chicken dish with local spices and herbs. A comforting meal passed down through generations.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b calabaza squash (kalabasa, cubed)
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Place the calabaza in a baking tray, and then sprinkle ground black pepper and garlic powder on the calabaza.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the calabaza for 18 to 20 minutes.

  3. Remove the calabaza from the oven and set aside until it cools down.

  4. Place the calabaza in a blender along with onions and chicken broth, and then blend until smooth.

  5. Heat a cooking pot and pour-in the calabaza puree. Let boil.

  6. Add salt and heavy whipping cream, and then cook for 15 minutes.

  7. Turn the heat off, and then transfer to a serving bowl.

  8. Garnish with dried parsley.

  9. Serve hot.