Squash Soup base - vegetarian or not

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

SpottedByD

Squash Soup base - vegetarian or not

I used to not like eating squash, as I didn't like the texture. But I later on realized I liked it mashed into a soup. I prefer doing it by hand with a fork, no food processor, so it doesn't come out too pureed. It also helps the flavor combine with the onions and garlic.

Ingredient

Food ration :

2 servings

Cooking time :

20 mins

quarter squash, peeled & sliced

medium red onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves

garlic, coarsely chopped

1 cup

water

1/4 pc

a stock cube (vegetable if vegetarian, chicken if not)

to taste

Salt

1 spoonful

crushed crispy bacon (optional)

1 spoonful

sliced ham (optional)

1 spoonful

shredded leftover chicken (optional)

diced cooked baby potato (optional)

1-2

dollops cream (optional)

1-2 Tbsp

coconut cream (optional)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a sauce pan, place your squash, sliced into small pieces so it's easy to mash. Add onions, garlic and enough water to cover all the squash (don't place too much). Boil covered for 15 mins

* Step 2

Once soft, lower heat and mash everything while in the pot. Season with salt and 1/4 of a stock cube (crushed to powder so it's easy to mix).

* Step 3

When the squash is mashed, it gets thicker and absorbs the liquid. Taste and adjust preferred consistency accordingly by adding water a teaspoon at a time. Serve while hot.

* Step 4

I enjoy this soup base on its own without any additions but sometimes I do variations too. Some non-veg ideas: // Add light cream or coconut cream // Add meat (shredded chicken, bacon or ham) // Add diced potatoes for a more filling soup // Add veggies like diced celery, corn kernels or peas

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