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

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 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

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.

No additional tips available.

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.

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

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