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Curried Butternut Squash Soup is rich, creamy, and brimming with cozy fall flavors. Best of all, it'll be on the table in just over 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com

Curried Butternut Squash Soup


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Description

Curried Butternut Squash Soup is rich, creamy, and brimming with cozy fall flavors, like cinnamon and curry. This comforting fall soup is filling enough to be served as a vegetarian or vegan main dish yet elegant enough to round out your holiday menu. Best of all, it'll be on the table in just over 30 minutes! 


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups butternut squash, chopped into ½-inch to 1-inch pieces (about 1 small butternut squash)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (400 ml) can coconut milk (plus more for topping)
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
  • pumpkin seeds (for topping)
  • fresh thyme, chopped (optional, for topping)


Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add butternut squash, curry powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened a bit, stirring frequently for even cooking.
  3. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk and maple syrup, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and puree the soup in the pot using an immersion blender, or transfer the soup to a heavy duty blender and puree in batches. If the soup is too watery, place the pot of pureed soup back on the stove and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. If the soup is too thick, add in some water to thin it out.
  5. Top with a drizzle of coconut milk, and sprinkle some pumpkin seeds and chopped thyme on top. Serve warm.

Notes

How to store: Allow leftover soup to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 

How to reheat: Warm the soup in a small pan over medium heat or microwave for several minutes. Top with fresh garnishes and enjoy!

How to freeze: Fill freezer safe containers almost all the way with soup, leaving at least 1 inch for expansion. Refrigerate until chilled, then freeze solid for 3-6 months. Thaw frozen soup in the fridge then reheat like normal. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American