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SLOW-COOKER THAI BUTTERNUT SQUASH PEANUT SOUP

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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

THAI TOFU AND SQUASH CURRY

Thai Tofu and Squash Curry image

Make and share this Thai Tofu and Squash Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roosie

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb firm tofu or 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained
1 small butternut squash (about 2 lb/1 kg)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
14 ounces light coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

Pat tofu dry with paper towels; cut into 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes. Set aside.
Peel and seed squash; cut into 3/4-inch cubes to make 3 cups. Set aside.
In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and curry paste, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add squash, coconut milk, stock, soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce and salt; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer until squash is almost tender, about 12 minutes.
Add red pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
(Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, in airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat to continue.)
Stir in cilantro and lime juice; sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 820.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 10.1