Smooth and Creamy Sweet Pumpkin Soup
A smooth sweet pumpkin soup made by cooking butter-sautéed onions and kabocha squash, blending them until fine, and simmering with milk.
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This is a soup for 1 to 2 servings made by sautéing kabocha squash and onion, simmering them, blending until fine, and reducing with milk. Using chicken broth instead of water gives it a much deeper savory flavor. It is smooth and easy to swallow, making it great as a light breakfast, a snack for kids, or a meal for convalescents.
- Servings
- 1–2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Kabocha squash1/2, 300 g (small size)
- Onion1/2
- Butter2 tbsp
- Chicken broth (or water)1 cup
- Milk1 cup
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
Steps
1. Scoop out the seeds from the kabocha squash, peel the skin, and chop it finely.
Thinly slice the onion.
2. Add the butter to a heated pan, and once it melts...
3. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
4. Pour in the kabocha squash and chicken broth (or water).
Using chicken broth in the soup makes the flavor much deeper and nicer.
5. Simmer until the kabocha squash is tender, then transfer everything together with the cooking liquid into a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Pour the blended mixture into the pan, along with the milk.
7. Simmer over low heat until it reaches the right thickness, stirring so the bottom does not scorch.
8. Season with salt and ground black pepper, simmer for just a little longer, and it is done.
Depending on your preference, you can reduce the amount of salt and add sugar.
Ppunwife's tips
- Using chicken broth in the soup makes the flavor much deeper and nicer.
- Depending on your preference, you can reduce the amount of salt and add sugar.
FAQ
What can I substitute if I don't have chicken broth?
You can cook with an equal amount of regular water instead of chicken broth.
How do I adjust the seasoning if I want more sweetness?
You can adjust the seasoning by reducing the amount of salt and adding sugar to your taste.
Can I adapt this recipe with other root vegetables instead of kabocha squash?
You can follow the same cooking process to make potato soup or sweet potato soup.
How do I prevent the soup from scorching at the bottom while simmering?
At the stage after adding milk, it is best to turn the heat down to low and stir while adjusting the thickness.
