Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup
Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup balances the natural sweetness of kabocha with a gentle briny depth from dried shrimp and a light chicken broth. Green onions add freshness while the squash becomes silky and comforting. Serve this warming bowl for a light dinner or as a soothing starter on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook19 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 50
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add kabocha squash, shrimp, sugar, and salt; cook and stir until the squash is lightly browned but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 4
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; add the squash and shrimp.
- 5
Pour in enough water to cover the squash by 1/2 inch.
- 6
Simmer until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 121.09 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.43 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 20.28 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.7 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 429.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 4.63 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 14.08 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 30.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 566.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 11.43 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.87 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 34 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Dried Shrimp, Green Onion, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 121.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Dried Shrimp, Green Onion, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup?
- About 34 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 19 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 121.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup healthy?
- Shrimp and Kabocha Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 121.09 calories and 4.43 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 429.49 mg (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required