Ingredients:
For the Soup:
2 cups kalabasa, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter or oil
2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup all purpose cream (for added richness)
For the Fusion Tinapa Flakes:
6pcs salinas (deboned)
1 tbsp olive oil or corn oil
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of white pepper powde
Garnish:
Mint or parsley (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
1. Sauté the Aromatics:
In a pot, heat butter/oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Cook the Kalabasa:
Bring to boil the kalabasa for about 2 to 5 minutes or until soft.
3. Blend Until Smooth:
Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup. Return to the pot. Add all purpose cream if using. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Prepare the Fusion Tinapa Flakes:
In a small pan, heat oil. Mix tinapa flaked and garlic powder. Just toast until aromas out. Then, mix it with pumpkin for gourmet twist. Left a little for toppings.
5. Assemble:
Pour soup into a bowl. Top with tinapa flakes and garnish with mint or herbs.
By: Chef Myles
