We used to have a cucuzza (opo) squash tree when I was little, and I loved this soup. Yes, even as a little kid, this was good! If you can’t find these squash, you can use more common ones like summer or zucchini. Serve immediately over warm cooked white rice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons cooking oil
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups peeled, seeded, and diced opo squash
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a wok or heavy pot over medium heat; gently cook and stir pork, breaking up meat as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and salt; cover wok and cook, stirring 2 to 3 times, over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Mix chicken broth, water, and chicken bouillon to squash mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender and transparent in the soup, 18 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Remove wok from heat and cool soup slightly. Skim surface to remove accumulated fat. Stir parsley into soup, return soup to a boil, and remove from heat.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley for the fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 336 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol85mg | 28% |
Sodium4416mg | 192% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C30mg | 148% |
Calcium99mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium314mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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