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     Title: Calabaza Soup
Categories: Soups, Caribbean, Vegetarian
     Yield: 6 servings

 1 1/2 lb Calabaza squash, peeled &
          -- seeded
     1 ea Green bell pepper, chopped
     1 ea Garlic clove, pressed
     4 ea Scallions, minced
     6 ea Thyme leaves
     4 ea Whole allspice, crushed
     1 ts Cumin
     1 ts Fenugreek
     1 lg Ripe tomato, peeled &
          -- chopped
     1 c  Coconut milk
          Salt & pepper
          Chili pepper, to taste

 Simmer all the ingredients except the salt, pepper & chili pepper, in
 6 cups of water for 1 hour.  Strain the liquid into a bowl & allow the
 solids to cool.  Puree the cooled solids.

 Return the puree to the soup pot along with the strained liquid.
 Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like
 consistency.  Add the seasonings while simmering & serve very hot.

 VARIATION: Add 1/2 lb fresh okra after pureeing the vegetables above.

 Virginie & George Ebart, "Down-Island Caribbean Cookery"

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