Calabaza Soup (Sopa De Calabaza) Recipe

Name: Calabaza Soup (Sopa De Calabaza) Recipe
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 2 lb calabaza peeled, and cut in large pcs Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 2 x white onions large diced; 1 x green pepper large diced; 1 x red pepper large diced; 2 x garlic cloves crushed; 6 x plum tomatoes quartered; 2 c. white wine; 2 quart chicken stock; 2 quart heavy cream plus; 1 c. heavy cream whipped with; 1 tsp vanilla for garnish; 1/2 bn thyme - (abt 12 sprigs) leaves picked

14 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 lb calabaza peeled, and cut in large pcs Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
2 x white onions large diced
1 x green pepper large diced
1 x red pepper large diced
2 x garlic cloves crushed
6 x plum tomatoes quartered
2 c. white wine
2 quart chicken stock
2 quart heavy cream plus
1 c. heavy cream whipped with
1 tsp vanilla for garnish
1/2 bn thyme - (abt 12 sprigs) leaves picked

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Drizzle a little bit of extra virgin olive oil over the calabaza.
3

Season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven till tender, about 1/2 hour.
4

In a large stockpot, heat 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry onions, green pepper, red pepper, and garlic.
5

Cook for about 8 min or possibly till caramelized.
6

Add in the tomatoes and cook for 3 more min.
7

Deglaze with white wine.
8

Add in chicken stock and heavy cream and the roasted calabaza.
9

Add in the thyme.
10

Bring to a boil.
11

Simmer about 20 min.
12

Puree all the ingredients.
13

Strain the soup and adjust the seasonings.
14

Garnish with vanilla-flavored whipped cream, if you like.
15

This recipe yields 8 servings.