Easy One Pot Soup with Kabocha Squash

1. 1

   Remove the seeds from the kabocha squash, then peel and cut it into small pieces so that it cooks faster.

2. 2

   Chop the onion finely.

3. 3

   If you have a hard time peeling the kabocha squash, you can place the kabocha pieces on a chopping board and cut the skin off.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in a pot and cook the onion until translucent.

5. 5

   Add the kabocha, water and consomme stock cubes and cook over medium heat.

6. 6

   Cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the kabocha squash is easily broken.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low, mash the kabocha squash with a wooden spatula and make it into a paste.

8. 8

   Add the milk little by little and season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Add the heavy cream, and it's ready.

10. 10

    If the kabocha squash isn't sweet enough, add a small amount of honey (or sugar) to make it tastier.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.