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The easiest lemongrass and squash soup

All quantities are approximate, adjust to taste.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ onion large or 1 small
  • 2 lb squash 900g, butternut, red kuri or buttercup suggested - peeled and de-seeded
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass pureed - I used pre-prepared, pos more depending on squash used
  • 1 teaspoon ginger pureed/grated
  • 2 cups light stock 480ml
  • 3 tablespoon coconut milk

Instructions

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  1. Cut the onion into a relatively small dice and chop the squash into roughly bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat the oil slightly in a pan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes over a medium-high heat until it is starting to become translucent. Be careful not to let it brown (don't have the oil too hot before you add the onion and turn down the heat if it looks like it is browning).
  3. Add the squash, stir so they take on a little of the oil and then turn down the heat and cover the pan. Allow the squash to cook, stirring every 2-3minutes for around 10 minutes.
  4. Add the lemongrass and ginger, stir them through, then add the stock. Increase the heat and cover to bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  5. Allow to cook for around 10 minutes - the exact time will depend on the squash and how big your chunks are - until the squash is tender when you test it with a knife.
  6. Blend the soup then stir through the coconut milk.

Notes

  • I find the easiest way to blend soups like this is with an immersion/stick blender (affiliate link).

Nutrition Information

Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 944mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 24110IU (482%) Vitamin C 48.7mg (54%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 944mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 24110IU 482%
Vitamin C 48.7mg 54%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.