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Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

This twist on traditional butternut squash soup is spiced up by red curry paste, coconut, and lime. Roasted squash gives it a nice depth of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 36 ounces peeled seeded butternut squash, cubed to abt 1/2"
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 13.5- ounce can lite coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • Sriracha sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment. Place the cubed butternut squash onto the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and toss to combine.
  • Roast for 35 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Note: the smaller your chop, the faster it will roast.  I find the pre-chopped bags of squash are fairly small so if using, you may want to set your timer for about 20 minutes and keep an eye on it after that.
  • While the squash is roasting heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Free free to add a bit more oil if you need to, to cover the bottom of your pan. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender about 5 minutes. Add the stock, roasted squash (when it's done roasting), and curry paste and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add the coconut milk and lime juice. Blend until smooth, either by using an immersible stick blender or in batches in a countertop blender. If using a blender, make sure to remove stopper in lid and cover with a paper towel to let steam escape.  Be very careful when blending hot liquids.
  • Ladle into bowls and season with a sprinkling of salt, chopped cilantro, shredded coconut, additional lime wedges, and a squirt of Sriracha sauce (if desired). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Buy pre packaged butternut squash to make your life easier!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 recipe, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g
Course: Soup
Keyword: butternut squash, soup, vegan, vegetarian
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Our Best Bites, adapted from Cooking Light
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