VIETNAMESE KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP WITH CRUNCHY PORK AND HERB TOPPING

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A simple-to-prepare soup recipe that's perfect for lunch or dinner, combining the flavors of caramelized onions, garlic, toasted fennel, and coriander seeds with kabocha squash and a crunchy pork rind and herb topping.

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 small kabocha squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces, about 4 cups
kosher salt, to taste
pepper , to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup pork rinds
1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 jalepeno
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add fennel and coriander seeds and toast until fragrant, 1 minute. Add squash and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine pork rinds and cilantro in a food processor, such as the Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender with the chopper attachment. Pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
  • With a hand blender such as the Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender, blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the lime juice and fish sauce and season with more salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup topped with sliced jalapeño, sprinkle with pork rind mixture and more cilantro.

John Chester
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the crispy pork and herb topping. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.


GMD Ilam Din
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This soup is a winner! The Kabocha squash is so creamy and the pork is crispy and flavorful. The herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rayhan pervej
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I used my slow cooker to cook the squash and pork, which made it even easier. The soup was a hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making it again.


Kobir Princs
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This soup is a must-try for any Vietnamese food lover. The Kabocha squash is cooked perfectly and the pork is crispy and flavorful. The herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Elias Gebru
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I'm not a big fan of Kabocha squash, but this soup was surprisingly good. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pork and herb topping adds a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for


Alimi Bakare
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I made this soup for a Vietnamese New Year party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the Kabocha squash. The pork and herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the s


hana ismael
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This soup is really good. I love the combination of Kabocha squash, pork, and herbs. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pork and herbs add a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves Vietna


apollonia “Onia” Panning
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This soup is amazing! The Kabocha squash is so creamy and the pork is perfectly crispy. The herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this again.


hay boy
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the crispy pork and herb topping. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.


Mhamad Mhamad
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I used my slow cooker to cook the squash and pork, which made it even easier. The soup was a hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making it again.


Rafat Rahman
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This soup is a must-try for any Vietnamese food lover. The Kabocha squash is cooked perfectly and the pork is crispy and flavorful. The herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kholekile Ncombo
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I'm not a big fan of Kabocha squash, but this soup was surprisingly good. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pork and herb topping adds a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for


Md Hasibul Islam Raj
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I made this soup for a Vietnamese New Year party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the Kabocha squash. The pork and herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the s


Ohiochioya Daniel
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This soup is really good. I love the combination of Kabocha squash, pork, and herbs. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pork and herbs add a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves Vietna


Nilay Kahya
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This soup is amazing! The Kabocha squash is so creamy and the pork is perfectly crispy. The herb topping is a great addition and really brightens up the soup. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Jobald
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the crispy pork and herb topping. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit.


Muhammad Rabiu Ibrahim
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used my Instant Pot to cook the squash and pork, which made it even easier. The soup was a hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making it again.


Russell Mathews 2
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I was skeptical about using Kabocha squash in a soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the squash. The pork and herb topping adds a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I will definitely


Mercy Emmanuel
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This soup is an absolute delight! The Kabocha squash is sweet and creamy, the pork is crispy and flavorful, and the herb topping adds a refreshing touch. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this soup to anyon