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Nong’s Winter Squash Soup

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

4 white peppercorns, plus 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped, plus 8 cilantro leaves
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups peeled and diced winter squash
3 tablespoons thin Thai soy sauce (preferably Healthy Boy brand)
2 tablespoons dark Thai soy sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a mortar and pestle, crush the whole white peppercorns with the cilantro sprigs.

    Step 2

    In a soup pot over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock and water to a boil, then add the white pepper mixture, garlic, and squash.

    Step 3

    Return the mixture to a boil and add the soy sauces. Cover and let cook until the squash is fork-tender, about 7 minutes.

    Step 4

    Turn off the heat, garnish with the cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of white pepper, and serve.

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