A Cold Kabocha Soup You Can Drink Up

1. 1

   Take out the seeds and pulpy insides, peel the skin off the kabocha squash, and slice about 5 mm thick.

2. 2

   Slice the onion thinly.

3. 3

   Heat up a pan over medium heat, add the butter and saute the onion.

4. 4

   Take care not to let it burn by adjusting the heat.

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   When the onion is transparent, add the kabocha squash and saute briefly.

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   Add the water and stock cube, cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes until the kabocha squash is falling apart.

7. 7

   Let it cool down a bit then put it in a blender and puree until smooth.

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   Return to the pan.

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   There will be some left in the blender, so add a little milk, blend for about 3 seconds, then transfer to the pan to get everything.

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    Add the rest of the milk to the pan and mix well.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    When the soup comes to a boil, turn it off and cool the pan by putting it in water.

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    Chill the soup in the refrigerator.

14. 14

    Pour into serving bowls.

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    Drizzle a little cream on top, or scatter on some chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.