SLOW-COOKER THAI BUTTERNUT SQUASH PEANUT SOUP

Slow-Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Peanut Soup image

This seemingly exotic dish is simple, vegan, healthy and hearty. The peanut butter blends beautifully with the sweetness of the squash and Thai seasonings. You can also serve this soup without pureeing it first. -Kayla Capper, Ojai, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red curry paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until squash is tender, 5-6 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges