Kabocha Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized

Name: Kabocha Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Granny Smith Apple and Madras Curry Cotton Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large kaboucha squash; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1 quart heavy cream; 1 cup dark honey; 4 cinnamon sticks; 4 star anise; 1 Granny Smith apple; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons superfine sugar; 1 tablespoon madras curry powder

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Roast kabocha squash whole for approximately 45 minutes or until soft.
3
Remove from oven and set aside until cool.
4
Peel skin and discard seeds keeping only the flesh.
5
Combine flesh in a medium sauce pot with the chicken stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6
Remove from heat.
7
With an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth.
8
Place mixture back on stove and keep simmering for 30 minutes.
9
Remove from heat and add honey, cinnamon sticks and star anise and allow to steep for 1 hour.
10
Strain and keep warm.
11
Peel apple and cut it into 12 equal size cube shapes.
12
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon superfine sugar among the apple cubes and broil or brulee until golden brown.
13
Put a dollop of creme fraiche on the bottom of a soup bowl, and top with 1 caramelized apple cube.
14
In a household or commercial cotton candy maker, add 1 tablespoon of superfine sugar and make 12 equal size balls of cotton candy.
15
Dust curry powder equally on the cotton candy.
16
To serve: Pour soup tableside and then spoon cotton candy onto soup.
17
Cooks note: Follow manufacturer's instructions when operating cotton candy machine.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large kaboucha squash, 3 quarts chicken stock, 1 quart heavy cream, 1 cup dark honey, and more.

Yes, Kabocha Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Granny Smith Apple and Madras Curry Cotton Candy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kabocha Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Granny Smith Apple and Madras Curry Cotton Candy

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