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Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup
5 from 15 votes

Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup

This Thai Curry Butternut Squash Soup blends cubed butternut squash with Thai red curry paste, fresh lemongrass, coriander, ginger, cumin, and coconut milk to create a richly spiced, smoothly blended soup. The coconut oil base and coconut milk drizzle add creaminess balanced by a touch of lime juice and fresh cilantro garnish. The soup offers a warming texture with a vibrant mix of Southeast Asian flavors, ideal as a comforting starter or light meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced, small sweet yellow
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai red curry paste more or less per taste
  • 2 tsp lemongrass inner stalk minced, fresh
  • 2 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp ginger minced, fresh
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt to taste, sea salt
  • 3 garlic minced, large cloves
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup coconut milk full fat plus more for drizzle
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • cilantro garnish, fresh
  • lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the butternut squash, curry paste, lemongrass, coriander, ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, and sea salt, to taste.
  4. Mix well and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the squash is very soft.
  8. Using a blender, work in batches to blend the soup thoroughly (or use an immersion blender if desired).
  9. Pour the soup back into the soup pot and add 1/2 cup of coconut milk and lime juice. Mix well.
  10. Taste and season with sea salt or more curry paste, if desired.
  11. Ladle into soup serving bowls then drizzle with a little more coconut milk then top some fresh cilantro and serve with some additional lime wedges on the side. Enjoy.
  12. Serve with additional lime wedges. Enjoy.