How to Make Kabocha and Root Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite as comforting as a warm and hearty bowl of soup. If you're in the mood for something comforting and nourishing, look no further than this delicious Kabocha and Root Vegetable Soup recipe. This soup is packed with the flavors of fall and is the perfect way to make use of the abundance of root vegetables that are in season.

Kabocha, also known as Japanese Pumpkin, is the star of this soup. It has a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 kabocha squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons coriander seed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 parsnip, diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 leeks, dark green parts removed, sliced
  • 2 quarts vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons dried basil
  • water to cover
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 34 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut kabocha squash into 1-inch chunks and carefully trim the peel off each chunk.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add coriander seed. Toast in the skillet until seeds start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 3 minutes. Grind seeds in a coffee grinder.
  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and parsnip; cook and stir until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add leeks and ground coriander; saute until soft, adding a little stock if the pot gets dry. Add the kabocha, remaining vegetable stock, and basil. Add water to cover squash, if necessary. Bring soup to a boil; reduce to simmer. Continue simmering until squash is tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 642mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 220mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 423mg