MOROCCAN SPICED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP

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Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Squash and Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Cut squash in half from top to bottom and place it, cut side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake until squash can be easily skewered, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • With a spoon, remove seeds and discard.
  • Scrape the pulp from the skin.
  • Reserve the pulp and discard the skin.
  • Warm the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft, 7 minutes.
  • Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and continue to cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add the squash, carrots, sugar, chicken stock, water, ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until carrots are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender in several batches for 3 minutes each batch until the soup is very smooth.
  • Strain soup through a fine strainer back into pot and gently reheat.
  • If the soup is too thick, add additional water.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the yogurt in a small bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
  • To serve, heat the soup.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of yogurt.

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