Argentine · soup
Sopa de Zapallo (Pumpkin Soup)
Sopa de Zapallo (Pumpkin Soup) reads richness 5.7, allium 4.7 and sweetness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine soup, about 1 hr 37 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.7 · Allium 4.7 · Sweetness 4.2 · Earthy 3.4 · Salinity 2.9 · Umami 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Nutty 1.3 · Bitterness 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.8 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 2 lbs butternut squash
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 37 min (22 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 65.1 kcal, 1.7 g protein, 3.2 g fat, 8.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter, then add cubed squash and stock and simmer until very soft.
- Blend until velvety smooth, return to the pot, and stir in cream, cumin, and nutmeg.
- Season and serve hot with crusty bread.
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