Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Yum! It's all I can say. If you love Thai food, this soup is for you.

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (1 to 2 inches), peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen)
1 can (14.5 ounces) coconut milk
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
1/3 cup sliced scallions
3 whole wheat pitas or flatbreads, halved

Directions
1
Heat oil in a large, lidded pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and cook another minute.
2
Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir well to break up the curry paste. Add squash, bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cover partially and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
3
Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lime juice and salt. Serve with peanuts, scallions and bread.



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