Calabaza Soup (Sopa De Calabaza) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lb calabaza peeled, and cut in large pcs Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 x white onions large diced
- 1 x green pepper large diced
- 1 x red pepper large diced
- 2 x garlic cloves crushed
- 6 x plum tomatoes quartered
- 2 c. white wine
- 2 quart chicken stock
- 2 quart heavy cream plus
- 1 c. heavy cream whipped with
- 1 tsp vanilla for garnish
- 1/2 bn thyme - (abt 12 sprigs) leaves picked
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Drizzle a little bit of extra virgin olive oil over the calabaza. Season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven till tender, about 1/2 hour.
- In a large stockpot, heat 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry onions, green pepper, red pepper, and garlic. Cook for about 8 min or possibly till caramelized. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 3 more min.
- Deglaze with white wine. Add in chicken stock and heavy cream and the roasted calabaza. Add in the thyme. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 20 min. Puree all the ingredients. Strain the soup and adjust the seasonings. Garnish with vanilla-flavored whipped cream, if you like.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 532g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 625 | |
| Calories from Fat 504 | 81% |
| Total Fat 57.33g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 32.21g | 129% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium 560mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 13.79g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 3.71g | 2% |
| Protein 6.36g | 10% |
