Description
Chef Maka's Kabocha Pumpkin Soup is perfect as cooler weather starts to kick in. Everyone is sure to love it!
1 hr 30 min
        4
   servings
                
              Ingredients
      1
  
    
  
  
      kabocha pumpkin
  
                  (2 to 3 lbs.)
            
      3
  
      Tbsp
    
  
  
      oil
  
                
      salt & pepper
  
                
      1
  
      cup
    
  
  
      onions
  
                  (chopped)
            
      2
  
      tsp
    
  
  
      garlic
  
                  (chopped)
            
      1/2
  
      cup
    
  
  
      carrots
  
                  (chopped)
            
      1/2
  
      cup
    
  
  
      celery
  
                  (chopped)
            
      4
  
      cup
    
  
  
      vegetable stock
  
                
      1/2
  
      tsp
    
  
  
      cumin
  
                
      2
  
      Tbsp
    
  
  
      butter
  
                
      lime juice
  
                
      cilantro
  
                
Prep Time:
1 hr
      Cooking Time:
 30 min
      Total Time:
1 hr 30 min
      Instructions
Cut pumpkin into four pieces. Rub with oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven at 350°F until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool. Remove seeds and spoon out meat.
In a large pot, add oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots and celery until golden brown. Add roasted pumpkin and stock. Season with cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Add butter to taste. Eat with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro.
