CALABAZA, CORN, AND COCONUT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Corn     Squash     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 (2 1/4-pound) piece calabaza squash or 1 (2 1/2-pound) whole kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (6 cups)
4 cups water
1 1/4 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk (12 ounces)
3 ears of corn (fresh or thawed frozen), kernels cut off and reserved for relish (below) and cobs halved crosswise
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
For corn relish:
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups corn kernels (see above)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

Steps:

  • Make soup:
  • Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften and edges are browned, about 4 minutes. Add cilantro stems and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add squash pieces and cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, corn cobs, salt, and cayenne and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare corn relish while soup simmers:
  • Whisk together lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl, then add oil and whisk until combined.
  • Cook corn kernels in a saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well, then transfer to dressing along with cilantro and shallot and toss well to coat.
  • Finish soup:
  • Discard corn cobs, then purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) until smooth, transferring to a 2-quart measure.
  • Divide soup among bowls and gently stir 1/4 cup corn relish into each.

Faith Folorunsho
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I'm a big fan of calabaza, and I love this soup. The flavors of the calabaza, corn, and coconut are all very complementary. I also like the addition of the spices, which give the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Reenie Patt
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the calabaza and the creamy texture of the soup. I also like that this soup is packed with nutrients.


Ba Love
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover corn from a cookout, and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe online, and it was the perfect solution. The soup turned out great, and I'm so glad I didn't let the


Maweri House
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I'm not a big fan of calabaza, but I really enjoyed this soup. The coconut milk and corn mellowed out the flavor of the calabaza, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sulley Anotse
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of calabaza, corn, and coconut. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal or a weekend lunch.


Md Bayzid Gazi Md Bayzid Gazi
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the unique flavor of the calabaza and coconut. I will definitely be making this soup again.


M junaid Shaikh
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The calabaza, corn, and coconut flavors are all very comforting. I also liked the addition of the spices, which gave the soup a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jab F√∏cusx
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I'm always looking for new vegan soup recipes to try, and this one is a winner. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the corn and coconut milk. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Denver Harris
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover calabaza. I had a few pieces of calabaza that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. The soup turned out great, and I'm so glad I didn't let the calabaza go to waste.


sadie skogen
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the soup a unique and delicious flavor.


Masud Ahsan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen corn and calabaza, which makes it a great option for a weeknight meal. My whole family loved this soup, and I know it will become a regular in our rotation.


Ssegirinya Alisha
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I'm not usually a fan of calabaza, but this soup changed my mind. The sweetness of the calabaza paired perfectly with the savory corn and coconut. I also loved the addition of the spices, which gave the soup a warm and comforting flavor.


Mae Bae
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the calabaza, corn, and coconut were perfectly balanced, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this soup again.