Opo Squash Wonder Soup

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We used to have a cucuzza (opo) squash tree when I was little, and I loved this soup. Yes, even as a little kid, this was good! If you can't find these squash, you can use more common ones like summer or zucchini. Serve immediately over warm cooked white rice.

Submitted by Wonder Becky

Updated on October 20, 2023

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 large bowls

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Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons cooking oil
½ pound ground pork
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups peeled, seeded, and diced opo squash
1 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oil in a wok or heavy pot over medium heat; gently cook and stir pork, breaking up meat as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and salt; cover wok and cook, stirring 2 to 3 times, over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix chicken broth, water, and chicken bouillon to squash mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender and transparent in the soup, 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove wok from heat and cool soup slightly. Skim surface to remove accumulated fat. Stir parsley into soup, return soup to a boil, and remove from heat.

Recipe Tip

Substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley for the fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336	Calories
21g	Fat
13g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 4416mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g	52%
Vitamin C 30mg	33%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 314mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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