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Kabocha Squash And Chestnut Soup With Chipotle Creme Fraiche Recipe

A rich and creamy soup made with kabocha squash and chestnuts, topped with a spicy chipotle creme fraiche.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Soup Ingredients

  • 1 medium kabocha squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup chestnuts roasted and peeled
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Chipotle Creme Fraiche Ingredients

  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce minced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cubed kabocha squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. 2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add roasted kabocha squash, chestnuts, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, mix creme fraiche with minced chipotle in adobo sauce.
  6. 6. Serve the soup in bowls, topped with a dollop of chipotle creme fraiche.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chestnut, Chipotle, Creme Fraiche, Kabocha Squash
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