Opo Squash Wonder Soup

Opo Squash Wonder Soup

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
2 large bowls
Servings:
2

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)

336
Calories
21g
Fat
13g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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