🫙 From the Spice Rack
Calabaza Soup
1 1/2 lb Calabaza squash, peeled & -- seeded 1 ea Green bell pepper, chopped 1 ea Garlic clove, pressed 4 ea Scallions, minced 6 ea Thyme leaves 4 ea Whole allspice, crushed 1 ts C...
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Ingredients
- 11/2 lb calabaza squash, peeled &
- 1ea garlic clove, pressed
- 4ea scallions, minced
- 6ea thyme leaves
- 4ea whole allspice, crushed
- 1tsp cumin
- 1tsp fenugreek
- 1large ripe tomato, peeled &
Directions
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1 1/2 lb Calabaza squash, peeled & -- seeded 1 ea Green bell pepper, chopped 1 ea Garlic clove, pressed 4 ea Scallions, minced 6 ea Thyme le
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Strain the liquid into a bowl & allow the solids to cool
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Puree the cooled solids
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Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid
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Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency
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Add the seasonings while simmering & serve very hot
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VARIATION: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above
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Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"