Calabaza Soup: Sopa de Calabaza |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/4 cup |
2 pounds calabaza, peeled and cut in large pieces |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
2 white onions, large dice |
1 green pepper, large dice |
1 red pepper, large dice |
2 cloves garlic, crushed |
6 plum tomatoes, quartered |
2 cups white wine |
2 quarts chicken stock |
2 quarts heavy cream, plus 1 cup, whipped with 1 teaspoon vanilla, for garnish |
1/2 bunch thyme, about 12 sprigs, leaves picked |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the calabaza. Season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven until tender, about 1/2 hour.
3. In a large stockpot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil and saute onions, green pepper, red pepper, and garlic. Cook for about 8 minutes or until caramelized. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 more minutes.
4. Deglaze with white wine. Add chicken stock and heavy cream and the roasted calabaza. Add the thyme. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 20 minutes. Puree all the ingredients. Strain the soup and adjust the seasonings. Garnish with vanilla-flavored whipped cream, if desired.
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