Kalabasa (or pumpkin) soup recipe made of squash, garlinc, onion and parsley blended together to form a smooth paste. Then added with chicken broth, cream, pepper and olive oil then boiled until cooked.
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I like this recipe because of its rich creamy flavor. There is nothing fancy going on with this dish. This makes it simple and easy to prepare. It is also a budget-friendly recipe.
Let’s enjoy life by eating healthy foods.
Try this Kalabasa Soup recipe and let me know what you think.
Kalabasa Soup Recipe
Cuisine | Filipino |
Prep time | 5 mins |
Cook time | 40 mins |
Total time | 45 mins |
Serveing Size | 4-5 |
Ingredients
- 1 lb calabaza squash (kalabasa), cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Place the calabaza in a baking tray, and then sprinkle ground black pepper and garlic powder on the calabaza.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the calabaza for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the calabaza from the oven and set aside until it cools down.
- Place the calabaza in a blender along with onions and chicken broth, and then blend until smooth.
- Heat a cooking pot and pour-in the calabaza puree. Let boil.
- Add salt and heavy whipping cream, and then cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat off, and then transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with dried parsley.
- Serve hot.
- Share and enjoy!
