Best Spicy Butternut Squash And Carrot Soup Recipes

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH-CARROT SOUP



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Butternut squash and carrot soup--perfect for a winter's day.

Provided by Scott Pisani

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 cup diced carrots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 pounds cubed butternut squash
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons curry powder
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Saute until shallots are soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add squash, chicken broth, curry powder, honey, white pepper, and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until squash is soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Cook another 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1204.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP



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I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change up the flavor a bit. -Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic and ginger until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add all remaining ingredients except cream and green onions. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are soft, 7-9 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and, in batches, puree in a blender and return to slow cooker. Stir in cream; heat through. If desired, top with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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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