Monday, October 20, 2014

Thai Roasted Butternut Squash Soup




Thai Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

The color of this soup will amaze you! It is so orange and bright that you think it has to be bad for you- but it is so good for you. The colors of butternut squash and carrots shine through. 

The Lime, Coconut Milk and Red Curry Paste add such a surprise kick. 

Has anyone cooked with coconut oil? Here is your chance!

Have any of you ever tried to cut-up a butternut squash? It is a work-out in itself! This was the first time I have roasted it first, and it saved so much time. Roasting will be my only method from now on! 

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Onion (diced)
4 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
2 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Large Butternut Squash
4 Medium Carrots (roughly chopped)
3 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 Can Coconut Milk


STEP ONE: Roasting the Butternut Squash: Cut it in half length-wise. Spoon the seeds out. Grab a cookie sheet and put a little bit of water into it. Now, place the butternut squash face down. 


STEP TWO: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roast the squash for 40 minutes. 


STEP THREE: Scoop the squash out of the skin and set aside. 

STEP FOUR: Heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. Watch it melt!


STEP FIVE: Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. 


STEP SIX: Add in the ginger, spices and curry paste. Mix all together. Cook for 3 more minutes. 



STEP SEVEN: Add in the chopped carrots and and roasted butternut squash. 


STEP EIGHT: Stir in the coconut milk, lime, sugar and chicken/vegetable broth.


STEP NINE: Simmer for 20 minutes. 


STEP TEN: Grab that immersion blender~ and puree the soup!


Top with Cilantro and Enjoy!



Recipe Adapted From: http://www.runningonrealfood.com/thai-style-roasted-butternut-squash-carrot-soup-vegan-gluten-free/


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