Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup

12m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the butternut squash in half, remove the seeds, and score the flesh.
  2. 2Place the squash halves in a baking dish with the chilies, garlic, and carrots.
  3. 3Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  4. 4Bake the squash until tender.
  5. 5Finely chop the onion.
  6. 6Finely chop the lemongrass.
  7. 7In a pan, sauté the onion and lemongrass with olive oil.
  8. 8Add the garlic and red curry paste; stir.
  9. 9Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer.
  10. 10Cube the bread and toast it.
  11. 11Scoop the cooked squash flesh into a bowl and add roasted vegetables, spices, and broth.
  12. 12Use an immersion blender to create a smooth soup.
  13. 13Serve with sour cream or coconut cream, cilantro, peanuts, and toasted bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 small red chili peppers
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or coconut cream
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful peanuts
  • 1 loaf bread

Equipment

knifecutting boardbaking dishovenpanwooden spoonimmersion blenderbowl