ginger butternut squash bisque

Soups & Salads

Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque

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.

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

Directions

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.
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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 individual servings with rice, coconut, peanuts and cilantro.