Calabaza Soup

Calabaza Soup
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Squash and Bell Pepper soup.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Calabaza Soup
Print Recipe
Squash and Bell Pepper soup.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper and chili pepper, in 6 cups of water for 1 hour.
  2. Strain the liquid into a bowl and allow the solids to cool.
  3. Puree the cooled solids.
  4. Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid. Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency.
  5. Add the seasonings while simmering and serve very hot.
Recipe Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.

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Bean Curd & Coconut Soup

Bean Curd & Coconut Soup
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Tofu and Coconut highlight this recipe.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Bean Curd & Coconut Soup
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Tofu and Coconut highlight this recipe.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Chop lemongrass, and bruise it with the flat of a cleaver.
  2. Add Laos powder and lemongrass to coconut milk, and slowly bring to a boil while stirring gently.
  3. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain off lemongrass. Add tofu, stirring into stock.
  5. Remove 2 cups of stock. Dissolve miso in it, and return to pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, and serve garnished with coriander.
  7. This is delicious with a bowl of Thai jasmine rice.
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