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Butternut Squash Curry Soup

A bowl of Butternut Squash Curry Soup is more than just a meal; it's a harmonious blend of tradition, flavor, and nutrition.
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword butternut squash, curry, soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 47 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 370kcal
Cost $10

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 ½ medium butternut squashes cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 1 red pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala or curry powder
  • 1 can 14 oz. coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A handful of chopped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  • Season the interior of each butternut squash half with salt and pepper and place them, cut side down on a baking sheet.
    2 ½ medium butternut squashes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Bake the butternut squash for about 1 hour, until the skin can be pierced easily with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat a pot over a medium heat and cook the onions, garlic and ginger with the coconut oil until the onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.
    2 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 large onions, 4 garlic cloves, 2 inches fresh ginger
  • Add the red pepper, Jalapeno pepper, season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
    1 red pepper, 1 Jalapeno pepper, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Add the stock, coconut milk, red curry paste, Garam Masala and combine everything together well. Remove from the heat until the butternut squash is ready.
    1 tablespoon red curry paste, 1 can, 2 cups chicken stock, 2 teaspoon Garam Masala or curry powder
  • When cooked, remove the butternut squash from the oven a let cool a bit before removing the skin and cutting the squash in cubes.
  • Place the pot with the soup back on the heat and add the butternut squash cubes.
  • Season the soup again, bring to a simmer and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender, operating by batch and serve, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
    A handful of chopped cilantro for garnishing

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 1448mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 34262IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 5mg