Chupe de Zapallo

Name: Chupe de Zapallo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 3 cups kabocha squash, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup white rice; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup green peas; 1 cup queso fresco, cubed; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 4 eggs; 1 tsp dried oregano

A comforting Peruvian squash soup filled with sweet corn, rice, fresh cheese, and poached eggs in a savory aji amarillo broth.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

3 cups kabocha squash, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup white rice
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup green peas
1 cup queso fresco, cubed
1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 3 cups diced kabocha squash, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1/2 cup white rice.
5

Simmer for 15 minutes until the rice and squash are tender.
6

Stir in 1 cup corn kernels and 1/2 cup green peas, cooking for 5 minutes.
7

Turn heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1 cup cubed queso fresco.
8

Gently crack 4 eggs directly into the soup, cooking for 3 minutes until whites are set.
9

Season with 1 tsp dried oregano before serving.

Questions

Can I make Chupe de Zapallo dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup queso fresco, cubed, 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Chupe de Zapallo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Chupe de Zapallo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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