Elevate your taste buds with this luscious Creamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup, a harmonious blend of sweet butternut squash, aromatic spices, and velvety coconut milk. Perfect for cooler days or whenever you crave a comforting, flavor-packed bowl of soup, this recipe is a breeze to make in your slow cooker.
Ingredients:
- 1 (13.5-oz.) can of full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 (2-lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled, and roughly chopped
- 2 shallots, peeled, and roughly chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 (2-inch) piece of ginger, peeled, minced, or grated
- 1 tablespoon of red curry paste
- Kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Directions:
Step 1: Begin by setting aside 2 tablespoons of coconut milk for a delightful drizzle at the end.
Step 2: In your trusty 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the remaining coconut milk, low-sodium vegetable stock, butternut squash, carrots, shallots, garlic, ginger, red curry paste, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Let these ingredients mingle, creating a tantalizing base for your soup.
Step 3: Choose your cooking pace. You can opt for high heat and let it simmer for 4 hours or low heat for a leisurely 6-hour simmer. Either way, the goal is to achieve tender, perfectly cooked vegetables.
Step 4: Once the vegetables have reached their peak of tenderness, add the zest and juice of one lime for a zesty kick. Now, it’s time to transform this medley into a creamy masterpiece. You can use an immersion blender right in the slow cooker to blend the soup until it’s velvety smooth. Alternatively, ladle the soup into a standard blender and blend it until it reaches the desired silky consistency. If you go the blender route, be sure to work in batches if needed.
Step 5: The moment you’ve been waiting for—serving your delectable creation! Ladle the creamy butternut squash and coconut soup into bowls. Drizzle each serving with the reserved coconut milk, creating an enticing visual and flavor contrast. Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adding a burst of freshness and color.
Now, you’re ready to savor this wholesome and satisfying bowl of soup. Whether enjoyed as a comforting meal on a chilly evening or as an impressive starter at a dinner gathering, this Creamy Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Enjoy every spoonful!