BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO

Butternut Squash Soup With Spiced Shrimp and Cilantro image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
2 medium butternut squashes, quartered and seeded
4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

To make the shrimp, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, to make the soup, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the squash in a large roasting pan with enough water to make a depth of 1/8 inch. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and roast until soft, about 50 minutes.
When squash is cool enough to handle, pull off the skin. Place half of the squash in a blender with half of the chicken broth and puree until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan and repeat with the remaining squash and broth.
Stir in the cream, orange zest, coriander, salt and pepper. Reheat just before serving.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the shrimp and add to the skillet. Saute until just cooked through, about 30 seconds per side.
Ladle the soup into 8 shallow bowls. Garnish with the shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 751 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams