GINGER BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

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This soup is filling enough for my husband, and it's vegetarian, which I love. The couple who introduced us made it for us on a freezing night and we've been hooked ever since. -Cara McDonald, Winter Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in a greased shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Roast 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until carrots are tender. , Scoop flesh from squash; discard skins. Add squash, coconut milk, salt and pepper to carrot mixture; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth., Return to pan; heat through. Top servings with rice, coconut, peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 7g protein.