Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup
Kabocha squash soup is creamy, subtly sweet, and easy to make in one pot. It is truly a delicious, cozy soup that goes with any kind of dish! This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
Equipment
- 1 x immersion hand blender or a large blender
Ingredients
- 1 medium kabocha squash about 2¼ lb after preparing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth if preferred
- 1½ cup unsweetened almond milk or more
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional)
- Cilantro leaves
- Crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the kabocha. Cut the kabocha in quarters, spoon out the seeds and membrane, and slice off the skin with a sharp knife. Cut into small cubes.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook the garlic, ginger, and onion together until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add in the cut up kabocha squash, and vegetable broth. Cover with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes until the kabocha is very tender.
- Using an immersion hand blender (or a blender), puree the soup until very smooth.
- Mix in the almond milk. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
- Optional: top with crushed pistachios and cilantro leaves.
Notes
The nutrition does not include the amount for toppings.
I highly recommend softening the kabocha for easier cutting and peeling. To soften, microwave the whole kabocha squash on high for 3-4 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before handling. It will make the prep process a breeze!
Although kabocha squash is available all year around, it is the sweetest during the fall and early winter. If your kabocha happens to be less sweet, add sweetener of your choice 1 tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 419mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1726IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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