Calabaza Soup
Squash and Bell Pepper soup.
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
8
60
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
8
60
minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2
lbs
Calabaza squash
peeled and seeded
1
Each
Green bell pepper
chopped
1
Cove
garlic
pressed
4
Each
Scallions
minced
6
Each
thyme leaves
4
Each
allspice
Whole, crushed
1
Tsp
cumin
1
Tsp
Fenugreek
1
Each
Tomato
Large, Ripe, peeled and chopped
1
Cup
Coconut milk
Salt and Pepper
Chili pepper
to taste
Instructions
Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper and chili pepper, in 6 cups of water for 1 hour.
Strain the liquid into a bowl and allow the solids to cool.
Puree the cooled solids.
Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid. Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency.
Add the seasonings while simmering and serve very hot.
Recipe Notes
Variation: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.