Showing posts with label Butternut squash soup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Butternut squash soup. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

We had a little nip in the air the last couple of evenings with very low humidity. It reminded me of fall and I craved something "autumnish". Butternut squash has been in the grocery store all year round this year, so I got one and made some soup. It really hit the spot!

10 cups butternut squash cubes (1 large squash peeled and seeded)
1 large chopped sweet onion
l large chopped apple
1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup coconut milk

Place into the crockpot the broth, squash, onion, apple, parsley, curry powder, salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Then take about 3 cups out and place in a blender. Add the coconut milk and the brown sugar. Cover and blend until smooth. Return to the crockpot. Continue blending the remaining mixture 2 to 3 cups at a time, returning soup to the crockpot once blended.

Set the heat to high and cook another 15 minutes until piping hot. Serve with chopped apple tossed on top.

*The squash is easier to peel if you microwave it on high for 3 or 4 minutes before cutting it in half.