Calabaza Vegetarian Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs calabaza squash, peeled & seeded
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 4 scallions, minced
• 6 thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients (except salt, pepper, and chili pepper) in a large stockpot or dutch oven. let simmer for 1 hour. strain the liquid into a bowl and allow the solids to cool. puree the cooled solids.
• 2 return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid. simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency.
• 3 add the seasonings while the soup is simmering, and serve while still hot.