Sopa de Zapallo Anco (Egg-Free Pumpkin Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 medium Zapallo Anco (Butternut Squash)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Cream or Coconut milk

Instructions

1. 1Prepare your vegetables: Carefully peel the skin off the 1 medium Zapallo Anco (Butternut Squash), then cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Peel the 1 medium Onion and chop it into small pieces. Peel the 1 medium Carrot and chop it into small pieces.
2. 2Begin cooking the aromatics: Place a large heavy-bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tbsp of Olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the chopped onion and chopped carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
3. 3Add the squash and broth: Add the cubed Zapallo Anco (Butternut Squash) to the pot with the softened onion and carrot. Pour in the 4 cups of Vegetable broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil.
4. 4Simmer until tender: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 25-30 minutes. The soup is ready when the squash cubes are very tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
5. 5Blend the soup until smooth: Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and creamy. If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the hot soup in batches to a regular blender. Secure the lid tightly, holding it down with a kitchen towel, and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot if using a regular blender.
6. 6Season and finish: Stir in the 0.5 tsp of Salt and the 0.25 tsp of Black pepper. If you are using it, stir in the 0.25 cup of Cream or Coconut milk until fully combined. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
7. 7Serve the soup: Ladle the hot Sopa de Zapallo Anco into bowls and serve immediately.

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