Simple and Delicious Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

I love creamy and flavourful soups, especially when they are easy to make.  Today I am sharing a simple Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe I love making during the winter/spring and fall months.

Butternut squash is a delicious and nutritious vegetable with essential vitamins and minerals. This recipe is perfect for those days you want a light and healthy dinner.

I often serve it with a melted cheese sandwich and make enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This soup is a hit with the kids too.

Before we get to the recipe, let’s talk about the health benefits of butternut squash.

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, potassium, and fibre.

Here are some of the health benefits of butternut squash:

1. Promotes healthy digestion: Butternut squash is high in fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and can help prevent constipation.
2. Boosts immune function: Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals.
3. Supports healthy vision: Butternut squash is a rich vitamin A source, essential for maintaining healthy vision. Vitamin A helps protect the eyes from damage caused by free radicals and can also help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.
4. Reduces inflammation: Butternut squash is a good source of potassium, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a common cause of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Now that we’ve covered some of the health benefits of butternut squash, let’s get to the recipe! This curried butternut squash soup is easy to make and packed with flavour and nutrition.

Simple and Delicious Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Simple and Delicious Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A delicious and creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and flavourful madras curry powder. Savoury and easy to make.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large butternut squashes peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons madras curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 can of Coconut Milk
• Garnish with:
• Dollop of sour cream to taste (Optional)
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
   *Make sure to deglaze any brown bits with a bit of the broth.
2. Add the curry powder, cumin and cayenne pepper and stir for 1 minute (this activates the spice)
3. Stir in the rest of the broth, coconut milk, squash, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
5. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with a sour cream dollop.
   

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