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Coconut Curried Butternut Squash Soup

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This light, comforting, & refreshing vegetarian butternut squash soup recipe is simmered in coconut milk, curry powder, ginger, and lime juice and pureed.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium (~1 3/4 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded & 1" cubes
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 15oz can (2 cups) coconut milk
  • ~ 2-3 cups water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice (1 lime)
  • 1/3 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut (this comes in a package)
  • 6 leaves from mint, basil, or cilantro - as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add shredded coconut in a light layer.  Bake uncovered for ~ 3-4 minutes (watching carefully- it browns fast!) or until brown.
  • Bring a pot to medium high heat and add enough coconut oil to lightly coat the bottom.  Add onions, reduce heat, and sweat (draw out the moisture - you don't want the onions to brown) until translucent.
  • Add curry powder, ground ginger, and salt and stir to coat the onions.  Add a little more oil if it seems dry.
  • Add squash, coconut milk, and enough water to cover the squash by 1".  Underestimate the water - you can always add more later, but if you add too much it will be too thin.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for ~ 15 minutes or until squash is tender.  Immersion blend it or stick it in a blender for a smoother soup!  
  • Add the fresh lime juice and add salt to taste.
  • Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and add a mint leaf to each bowl.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Butternut squash has a lot of starch.  The soup will thicken as it cools and be even thicker the next day.

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