Calabaza Soup


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Ingredients

pound Calabaza squash, peeled & seeded
1 Green bell pepper, chopped
1 Garlic clove, pressed
4 Scallions, minced
6 Thyme leaves
4 whls allspice, crushed
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Fenugreek
1 lrg Ripe tomato, peeled & chopped
1 cup Coconut milk
Salt & pepper
Chili pepper, to taste

Preparation

1
Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper & chili pepper, in 6 cups of water for 1 hour. Strain the liquid into a bowl & allow the solids to cool. Puree the cooled solids.
2
Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid.
3
Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency. Add the seasonings while simmering & serve very hot.
4
VARIATION: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.
5
Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"
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Tags:

hot
caribbean
Vegetarian
Soups

Yield:

16.0 servings

Added:

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 8:55am

Creator:

Anonymous

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