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Starters | Vegetarian

Calabash gourd soup

An unusual starter that will contribute a little to your overall health

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Calabash gourd soup recipe
Serves:
4
Preparation:
10 Mins
Cooking:
20 Mins
High FODMAP:
Yes
Allergens:
Milk, Lactose
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What are the health benefits of Calabash gourd soup?

An unusual starter that will contribute a little to your overall health

 

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Ingredients

24g/2 - 4 cloves garlic nutritional information
24g/2 - 4 cloves garlic
300g/1/2 calabash gourd, peel and dice the calabash gourd nutritional information
300g/1/2 calabash gourd, peel and dice the calabash gourd
Salt and pepper to taste nutritional information
Salt and pepper to taste
150g/1 large onion nutritional information
150g/1 large onion
4g/2 teaspoon mixed herbs nutritional information
4g/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
15ml/1 tablespoon olive oil nutritional information
15ml/1 tablespoon olive oil
50g full fat cream cheese nutritional information
50g full fat cream cheese
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Method

Simply follow our simply laid out recipe:

1) Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan; add in the onions and garlic and sauté on medium heat until softened and tender.
2) Add in the cut calabash gourd, a little water and salt and simmer until the gourd is tender and cooked.
3) Allow it to cool completely.
4) Pour the contents into a blender, add more water based on the thickness desired and blend into a smooth soup.
5) Pour the blended soup back into the sauce pan, add in salt, black pepper and cream cheese. Bring up to the boil and stir to dissolve cheese. Serve immediately.

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