BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND COCONUT SOUP

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Creamy and velvety, this is a real autumnal soup. The coconut cream goes really well with the earthy squash and spices. Serve with lots of crusty bread.

Provided by tummy_mummy

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 shallots, finely chopped
5 cm fresh gingerroot, grated
900 g butternut squash, peeled and chopped
850 ml vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fennel seed, roasted and ground
1 tablespoon coriander seed, roasted and ground
85 g creamed coconut, crumbled
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons fresh coriander (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the garlic, ginger, shallots and cook until the shallots soften slightly.
  • Add the squash and the stock, bring to the boil and simmer until squash is soft.
  • Add the spices and coconut, stirring until the coconut melts.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Return to the pan and heat through. Before serving garnish with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 13.6, Sodium 21.6, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5, Protein 4.3

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