Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Finally, we actually have some winter weather.  Is there anything better to enjoy on a winter night than hot soup and flaky biscuits?

I thought I would share two of my favorite winter squash soups.

The first one was given to my from my brother in law and let me tell you it is AMAZING!  Ok, beyond amazing! It has the perfect combination of spices and heat that screams for you to eat WAY too much. I promise this one will not disappoint.

Thai Butternut Squash soup

Serves 10-12

Ingredients:
1 lg butternut squash
2 cans Coconut milk
1 lg onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp oil (I like coconut oil but any will do)
1 1/2 tsp curry powder (make sure it does not have MSG aka Monosodium glutamate)
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cubes veggie bouillon (make sure it does not have MSG aka Monosodium glutamate)
2 tbsp sugar or ripe pear
Garnish with cayenne pepper

1.)    Peel the butternut squash, slice and scoop out seeds.  I like to cube the squash then boil it until soft or you could cube it and microwave it for 13-15 minutes.

2.)    Put squash in blender with 2 cans coconut milk, and 1 can refilled with water.  If it is too thick add another can of water.

3.)    Meanwhile, sauté 1 large onion and 2 cloves garlic in 1 tbsp oil.

4.)    Add onions and garlic to blender and puree until smooth.

5.)    Add curry powder, salt, bouillon, and pear or sugar.

Pour into individual bowls and enjoy!

*Don’t forget to garnish with ground cayenne pepper.  It makes the whole dish!!  Just a small amount goes a long way but it has a perfect heat.

This next soup is really easy and perfect for those who do not like curry/Thai foods.

Butternut Squash soup

1 large butternut squash
3-4 large potatoes
1 large onion
Broth homemade or store bought
Whipping Cream
Salt and pepper to taste

1.)    Peel the butternut squash, slice and scoop out seeds. 

2.)    Cube squash, potatoes, and onions

3.)    Place in a large pot and fill pot with broth to just over squash and potatoes

4.)    Boil until everything is cooked and soft

5.)    Pour soup into a blender and puree

6.)    Salt and pepper to taste

Pour into bowls and just a dollop of whip cream is perfect!  Enjoy!!