Name: Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: · 4 cups or about 1.2 lb cut butternut squash or pumpkin, 1-inch pieces; · 2 cups or about 0.6 lb cut carrot, 1-inch pieces; · 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; · 1 can 14 oz coconut milk, Half & Half, or whipped cream; · 1 qt or 23 oz vegetable broth or chicken broth; · 2-3 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter; · 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste; · 2 tbsp chopped ginger; · 2 tbsp chopped garlic; · 2 tbsp lemon juice; · 1 tsp salt or to taste; · ½ tsp pepper; · 1-2 tsp sugar - optional

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

This squash soup is a delicious and hearty vegan soup, with Thai-inspired flavors. It is a perfect fusion of western and Asian ingredients. The sweet butternut squash, little spice kick from Thai curry paste, with a little sour lemon juice make this soup a great cold-weather soup. This recipe is also vegan too. All breads go well with soups, but since butternut squash soup is smooth and relatively thick in texture, I suggest pairing it with crispy breads for contrast.

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy pot, at medium heat, add the oil or butter, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir until it is soft or aromatic.
2. Add Thai curry paste, squash, carrot, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently for about 2-3 minutes to get spices on the vegetable, Do not burn.
3. Add broth and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender for about 30 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the stove, using a hand-held immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until silky smooth, be careful of the hot soup.
5. Put the pot back on the stove, add coconut milk and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and it’s done.
6. Taste and adjust the seasonings (chili paste, salt, pepper) per your preference.
7. Add 1 – 2 tsp sugar as needed.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle with basil, cilantro, parsley, or scallions.

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

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