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Soup · Caribbean

Dominican Pumpkin and Vermicelli Soup (Sopa de Auyama)

35 min Serves 4 ~166 kcal/serving ~£4.40 (£1.10/serving) Kid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 80 g vermicelli pasta
  • 100 g evaporated milk
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 700 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 spring onions

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
166 kcal
Protein
6.7 g
Carbohydrate
29.5 g
of which sugars
9.2 g
Fat
2.7 g
of which saturates
1.5 g
Fibre
2 g
Salt
1.39 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in a little oil for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the pumpkin and vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.

  4. 4

    Blend the soup until smooth with the evaporated milk, then return to the pan, add the vermicelli pasta and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the pasta is tender.

  5. 5

    Scatter with the sliced spring onions and ladle into bowls.

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