Sweet & Creamy Homemade Kabocha Corn Soup
Sweet & Creamy Homemade Kabocha Corn Soup
Recreating the Famous Endmill Kabocha Corn Soup at Home
I’ve recreated the famous and delicious Kabocha Corn Soup from the popular cafe ‘Endmill’ in Seongsu-dong right in your own kitchen! This soup offers a delightful balance of sweet kabocha squash and corn, making it a comforting dish for all ages. For more recipes, visit my blog and consider becoming a neighbor! https://blog.naver.com/mabuce
Ingredients- 1/2 Kabocha Squash (approx. 500g)
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 can Sweet Corn (approx. 150g)
- 50ml Heavy Cream
- 400ml Milk
- 20g Butter
- Bread for serving (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the kabocha squash by removing the skin and seeds. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 cm thick. Place the cut kabocha in a pot, add enough water to cover it, and boil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until tender. It’s ready when a fork can easily pierce through it.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the onion. Melt the butter (20g) in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté slowly for about 10-15 minutes until they become translucent, fragrant, and slightly caramelized with a light brown hue. Caramelizing the onions deepens the soup’s flavor profile.
Step 3
Drain the cooked kabocha squash and place it in a blender along with the sautéed onions. Pour in the milk (400ml) and blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a blender, a hand blender works well, or you can strain it through a sieve for extra smoothness.
Step 4
Transfer the blended kabocha and onion mixture to a pot. Stir in the heavy cream (50ml). Gently heat over low flame, stirring continuously, until it simmers. Once simmering, reduce the heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes to achieve the desired consistency and enhance the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Finally, drain the sweet corn and add the desired amount to the soup. The sweetness and popping texture of the corn complement the soup beautifully.
Step 6
If you have bread, lightly toast it until warm. Dunking the warm soup into the toasted bread is a delightful way to enjoy this dish. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little parsley on top for garnish.
