Kabocha Squash Soup with Dumplings for the Winter Solstice

Kabocha squash is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is often enjoyed during the winter solstice, known as Toji. It is believed to bring good luck and health for the upcoming year.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Kabocha Squash Soup with Dumplings for the Winter Solstice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Japanese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Kabocha Squash
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 stalk Green Onion
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro

Instructions

1. Cut the kabocha squash into small cubes.
2. In a pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the kabocha squash and vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the squash is tender.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add milk and stir until a dough forms.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup to make dumplings.
8. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
9. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.