Description
This Vegan Curry Butternut Squash Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with warm, fragrant spices. Roasted butternut squash, carrots, and garlic blend with coconut milk and curry powder for a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for cozy nights!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 garlic bulb, top sliced off
- 1-inch piece ginger, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- Red pepper flakes
- Coconut cream
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the butternut squash, carrots, onion, garlic bulb, and ginger on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes until vegetables are soft. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and remove the ginger skin. Transfer all roasted ingredients to a blender. Blend, adding vegetable broth as needed for smoothness.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, remaining vegetable broth, and coconut milk.
- Add all the spices and seasonings. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Simmer for a few minutes, then turn off heat.
- Serve with a swirl of coconut cream, a squeeze of lime juice, red pepper flakes, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg