Colombian Ahuyama Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Colombian Ahuyama Soup
40 min.
10
148kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Colombia with this delectable Colombian Ahuyama Soup! This gluten-free delight, perfect for those with dietary restrictions, is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a prep time of just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make soup serves up to ten people, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or as a comforting weeknight meal.

Each bowl of this nutritious and heartwarming soup contains a mere 148 calories, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. It's the perfect starter, antipasti, snack, or even a light lunch, versatile enough to fit any mealtime. The star of this recipe is the butternut squash, which, when combined with chicken broth, peanut butter, curry powder, and a medley of other spices and ingredients, creates a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy broth.

Prepare to be amazed as you blend the ingredients into a smooth, velvety purée, resulting in a luxurious mouthfeel that's nothing short of extraordinary. The soup is then finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, adding a pop of color and an invigorating herbaceous note that complements the dish beautifully.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this Colombian Ahuyama Soup is an accessible and enjoyable recipe that promises a memorable dining experience. So, grab your pots, blenders, and food processors, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 2.5 pounds butternut squash cubed peeled
  • 4.5 quarts chicken broth 
  • tablespoon creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup cream light
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onion has turned translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Stir the chicken stock and squash into the onion mixture. Simmer the soup over medium heat until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in the nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and peanut butter.
  3. Transfer the mixture in batches to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, slowly pouring in the cream. Reheat soup if necessary, but do not boil.
  4. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories148kcal
Protein11.88%
Fat44.42%
Carbs43.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.8
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.075217344191%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.23mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
2.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:148.13kcal
7.41%
Fat:7.85g
12.08%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.09%
Carbohydrates:17.39g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:14.73g
5.36%
Sugar:5.07g
5.64%
Cholesterol:27.8mg
9.27%
Sodium:1623.47mg
70.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.73g
9.46%
Vitamin A:12396.73IU
247.93%
Vitamin C:26.97mg
32.69%
Vitamin K:26.58µg
25.32%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.09%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.62%
Potassium:531.37mg
15.18%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.5%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.44%
Vitamin B3:2.56mg
12.82%
Magnesium:48.91mg
12.23%
Fiber:2.65g
10.62%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.47%
Folate:37.2µg
9.3%
Calcium:88.23mg
8.82%
Copper:0.16mg
8.22%
Phosphorus:73.78mg
7.38%
Iron:1.32mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.66%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.94%
Selenium:2.6µg
3.71%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%
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