Side Pannel
Calabaza Soup
Ingredients List
- 1 1/2 lb Calabaza squash, peeled &
- -- seeded
- 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Garlic clove, pressed
- 4 Scallions, minced
- 6 Thyme leaves
- 4 Whole allspice, crushed
- 1 ts Cumin
- 1 ts Fenugreek
- 1 lg Ripe tomato, peeled &
- -- chopped
- 1 c Coconut milk
- Salt & pepper
- Chili pepper, to taste
Directions
Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper & chili pepper, in
6 cups of water for 1 hour. Strain the liquid into a bowl & allow the
solids to cool. Puree the cooled solids.
Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid.
Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like
consistency. Add the seasonings while simmering & serve very hot.
VARIATION: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.
Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"
6 cups of water for 1 hour. Strain the liquid into a bowl & allow the
solids to cool. Puree the cooled solids.
Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid.
Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like
consistency. Add the seasonings while simmering & serve very hot.
VARIATION: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.
Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"
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