Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

One of my all-time fave ingredients for a fall/winter soup is butternut squash.

1) Because they are in season now -> AKA: easy on the wallet

2) It is soooo good for you….especially for pregnant mama’s or women who are looking to get preggers because it is high in folate.

If you’ve never cooked squash before, don’t be intimidated because they are super easy to prep. Just cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, peel off the skin and you are good to go.

Butternut squash has a nutty, sweet taste and when you pair it with the spicy savouriness of thai curry + the creamy exotic flavour of coconut milk, you’ve got heaven in a bowl. So without further adieu….here is my butternut squash soup with an asian flare.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

1.5 tbsp Coconut Oil
1 diced Onion
4 cloves minced Garlic
1 tsp freshly grated Ginger
2 tbsp Red Curry Paste
3 cups vegetable/chicken Stock
1 Butternut Squash – cubed
1 can Coconut Milk
1/2 Lime – juiced
2 tbsp Fish Sauce (optional)
1 Chili Pepper – chopped (optional)
Salt + Pepper

Garnish: cilantro, roasted pumpkin seeds/sunflower seeds

Directions:

Heat a large pot on medium-high heat and add coconut oil.
Once the oil is melted and hot, add onions, garlic and ginger.
Sauté for a couple minutes until onions become translucent.
Add red curry paste and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in the stock and add squash cubes. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and cook until the squash is soft (approx. 20 mins).

When the squash is soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup (or pour the soup into a blender)
Turn the heat to medium-low, add coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and S&P to taste.
Cover and cook the soup until completely warmed through (approx. 10 mins).
Serve and top with chopped cilantro, chili and roasted seeds.

If you like exotic asian flavours this Spicy Thai Butternut Squash soup will not disappoint. I promise! Give it a try and leave a comment to let me know what you think.

Would also love to know some of your favourite butternut squash recipes, so please share below.