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Kabocha Squash and Vegetable Soup

贝贝南瓜蔬菜汤

Kabocha squash, mushrooms, carrot, onion and tomato simmer together in a lightly seasoned vegetable broth.

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Kabocha Squash and Vegetable Soup
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Ingredients

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  • Beibei kabocha squash
  • button mushrooms
  • carrot
  • onion
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • salt
  • a littleWeijixian-style soy sauce
  • water to cover
  • cooking oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 01

    Heat oil, fry the garlic until fragrant and add the mushrooms. Cook until softened.

  2. 02

    Add squash, onion and carrot and fry until their edges brown. Add tomato and salt and cook until juicy.

  3. 03

    Add enough water to cover the ingredients and a little soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

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Kabocha Squash and Vegetable Soup

Kabocha squash, mushrooms, carrot, onion and tomato simmer together in a lightly seasoned vegetable broth.

Ingredients

  • Beibei kabocha squash
  • button mushrooms
  • carrot
  • onion
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • salt
  • a littleWeijixian-style soy sauce
  • water to cover
  • cooking oil

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oil, fry the garlic until fragrant and add the mushrooms. Cook until softened.

  2. 02

    Add squash, onion and carrot and fry until their edges brown. Add tomato and salt and cook until juicy.

  3. 03

    Add enough water to cover the ingredients and a little soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.