Go Back

Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Coconut Milk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large butternut squashes
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
  • 2 medium yellow onions diced
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 6 cup of vegetable stock
  • 14 ounces of coconut milk
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Plain greek yogurt crispy onions, or toasted pumpkin seeds as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds, pierce with a fork or knife in a few areas.
  • Brush open halves with coconut oil and place on baking sheet (cut side down) for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Remove from oven and once cool, remove peels and scoop cooked squash into a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or butter. Add onions and ginger and cook over medium heat until soft and golden brown (about 10 minutes). Stir frequently and add a little water to prevent scorching.
  • Add vegetable stock and squash to onions. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup until smooth with small batches in the blender or use an immersion blender.
  • Remove soup from heat and stir in coconut milk.
  • Stir in lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish each bowl of soup with a dollop of plain greek yogurt, crispy onions, or toasted pumpkin seeds.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!