Recommended For Summer Fatique, Chilled Kabocha Squash Soup

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   Cut up the kabocha squash with the skin on, take out the seeds and pulpy insides and line the cut up pieces on a heatproof dish.

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   Add 50 ml of water, and cover loosely with plastic wrap.

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   Microwave for 10 minutes at 700 W. When the kabocha squash is tender, leave for about 20 minutes to cool down.

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   When the kabocha squash has cooled down enough to touch, use a spoon to remove the insides from the skin.

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   Heat the butter in a pan and saute the sliced onion.

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   When the onion is translucent, add 50 ml of water and the soup stock cubes, and heat.

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   Put the contents of the pan in the food processor.

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   Add some of the cooked kabocha squash too and process to a paste.

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   Return the contents of the food processor to the pan.

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    Add the remaining kabocha squash, and add the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly and heating.

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    When the soup has reached the consistency you like, season with salt and pepper.

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    Chill well in the refrigerator.

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    Serve topped with cream or parsley.

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    Addition: Some kabocha squash may be a bit dry.

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    If the kabocha squash doesn't blend well with the milk, pass it through a fine meshed sieve first.

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    Return the kabocha squash stuck on the sieve to the pan, and simmer while adding some cream to make it smooth.

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    Then add the rest of the sieved squash and mix well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.