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Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
I hope you don’t think it’s too early for soup season because I am just too in love with this Curried Butternut Squash Soup to wait to share it with you! I LOVE creamy, vegetable soups that are healthier but taste decadently delicious like my Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Broccoli Soup, Tomato Basil Soup and now this Curried Butternut Squash Soup! So even though it’s barely Fall, I decided waiting to share this recipe would be selfish on my part because the sooner I share this creamy butternut squash soup recipe, the sooner you could savor it and fall in love with soup all over again! This Thai butternut squash soup was inspired by traditional butternut squash soup but I decided to make it Thai-style because its rich, creamy texture demands bold flavors. I’ve infused this butternut squash soup recipe with red curry, coconut milk, ginger, basil and Sriracha. This soup is mega creamy (without any cream!), mega healthy and mega flavorful. It is one of those soups that gets better the longer the flavors meld – so you can even prepare this easy butternut squash soup recipe a day or two in advance and it will be even more scrumptious – as will any leftovers! This Curried Butternut Squash Soup is is delectable on its own – but it’s even more outrageously delicious with Honey Sriracha Squash Seeds! As I was cutting my butternut squash, I thought it would be such a shame to not use the seeds, so I decided to roast them in honey, Sriracha and cumin. They are DELISH! I had to smack Patrick’s hand from eating them all or I wasn’t going to have any left to adorn the Curried Butternut Squash Soup. I’ve also garnished this Curried Butternut Squash Soup with roasted peanuts which adds the perfect balance and interest of texture to the creamy soup. So for me, the crunch of the peanuts are a must, for Patrick the roasted honey Sriracha seeds are a must – so I added them both and this Thai Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is doubly delish!
Curried Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients
This creamy butternut squash sweet potato soup comes together easily! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
Coconut oil: You can substitute with your preferred cooking oil if you wish.Sweet onion: One yellow onion will do the trick.Red curry paste: You can add more curry paste to taste once the soup is simmering or add sriracha to taste at the end of cooking.Fresh ginger: I highly recommend using fresh ginger rather than dried in this recipe as it adds flavor without overpowering the soup. Butternut squash: If you have more or less squash than the recipe calls for, it’s not a huge deal, it just might affect the consistency slightly which you can easily adjust. Sweet potato: You’ll need 1 large sweet potato for this recipe. Carrots: I used regular carrots, but substitute baby carrots if that’s all you have. Chicken or veggie broth: I prefer chicken broth over vegetable broth because it has more flavor.Coconut milk: Use full-fat canned coconut milk, not the kind that comes in a carton. Fish sauce: A must for any Thai-inspired dish! Dried basil: Fresh may be substituted, if desired. Red pepper flakes: Adds a little kick of spice. Lime juice: Freshly squeezed will deliver the best flavor. Peanuts: For garnish. Omit if you’re allergic.
How to Make Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Tip: Read my post on Classic Butternut Squash Soup for tips and tricks on how to prepare butternut squash, how to store it, and more.
Tips for the Best Butternut Squash Soup
Pre-Cut Vegetables: You can purchase pre-cut butternut squash in order to save time. It won’t have the seeds with it to roast, but will be delicious with the peanuts – you will just have to try the seeds another time! Fish Sauce: Please don’t skip! I feel like fish sauce has a bad rap – or maybe it’s just with Patrick who I have to hide the bottle of fish sauce from the second after I use it any recipe. What he doesn’t realize is the that fish sauce is completely necessary for authentic Thai flavor in most dishes. It adds a nutty, rich, savory, salty taste. In fact, I added fish sauce to the butternut squash soup because it was missing a big “something” ah ha – fish sauce! So if you’ve never used it (it can be found in the Asian isle of any grocery store), just don’t smell it – and you are good to go! Red Curry Paste: Some Curry brands are spicier than others. If you are using a more mild brand like Thai Kitchen, then I would start with ¼ cup curry paste. If you are using a spicier brand like Mae Ploy, I would start with 2 tablespoons. You can add more curry paste to taste once the soup is simmering or add sriracha to taste at the end of cooking.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Variations
Roast the squash: Feel free to roast the butternut squash for an added nutty flavor. You could also roast the fennel and onions (sliced into thin wedges) with the squash, but take care to use an extra-large pan so you can space everything apart or they will steam and not roast. Mexican version: replace the seasonings with 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 tsp EACH chipotle chile powder (more or less to taste), smoked paprika, dried oregano, and a pinch of cinnamon. Add 2-4 tablespoons lime juice to taste and garnish with cilantro.Italian version: replace the seasonings with ½ tablespoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir in ½ Parmesan until melted.
CAN YOU MAKE Curried BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP IN ADVANCE?
Butternut Squash Soup reheats beautifully, so it is perfect to make in advance. You can even meal prep by adding serving size portions into separate containers for the week (or up to 5 days). You can reheat individual servings in the microwave or heat larger quantities on the stove or crockpot until warmed through – see detailed instructions below.
HOW DO I REHEAT BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP?
Microwave: For smaller batches or individual servings, transfer Butternut Squash Soup to a microwave-safe dish, cover with a microwave-safe lid or paper towel. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then continue to microwave for 30-second intervals, if needed.Stove: reheat large batches of soup in a Dutch oven on the stove over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.Crockpot: Transfer soup to crockpot and heat on low for 1-2 hours.
HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP?
This Curried Butternut Squash Soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
CAN YOU FREEZE Spicy BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP?
YES! This Thai Butternut Soup freezes well because it does not contain any dairy, potatoes, rice or pasta.
What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup
I love serving Butternut Squash Soup with simple sides to make it a meal. Try it with:
BREAD. I love mopping up soup with a hearty piece of bread. This soup is delicious with grilled cheese (try Gruyere or Gouda!), garlic bread, breadsticks, dinner rolls or. sweet moist cornbread.ROASTED VEGETABLES. Although this Butternut squash Soup boasts veggies, its soothing warm creaminess is delightfully complimented by nutty, crisp tender roasted veggies such as roasted cauliflower, roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts or roasted asparagus.SALAD. Soup and salads are a match made in heaven! I love pairing this Butternut Squash Soup with Fall Salad, Apple Salad, or Pear Salad.
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