Best Pacific Squash And Coconut Soup Recipes

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER



Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger image

Sweet roasted butternut squash tempers the heat of fresh ginger in this vegan soup. Coconut milk is swirled in for creaminess, while toasted squash seeds add a pleasing crunch.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8; Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons safflower or other neutral-flavored oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots (3 medium)
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons minced ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup coconut milk, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1/2 lime)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds; reserve, if desired (see Cook's Note). Drizzle cut side of squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Place, cut-side down, on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until squash is very tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • In a 6-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shallots are soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add ginger and coriander; cook until very fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Scoop flesh from cooled squash into pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring a few times, 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot; heat over medium. Whisk in coconut milk. Cook until warmed through, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with more coconut milk and sprinkled with toasted squash seeds, if desired. Soup can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

PACIFIC SQUASH AND COCONUT SOUP



Pacific Squash and Coconut Soup image

I grew up in Tonga, a small group of islands in the South Pacific. Kabocha Squash is one of Tonga's main exports and this recipe is one of my family's creations for the plentiful squash season. See: http://seeseiniblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/recipe-squash-and-coconut-soup/

Provided by 676coco

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups peeled diced kabocha squash
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
400 g coconut cream
2 medium onions, chopped
salt and pepper
1 lemon, zest of
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except coconut cream, into a large saucepan and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 30 minutes. Put mixture into blender and puree. Return to saucepan, stir in coconut cream and reheat without bringing to a boil. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 27.9, Protein 1.3

COCONUT CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



Coconut Curried Butternut Squash Soup image

Most restaurants prepare this perennial favorite with butter, plenty of oil and sometimes even heavy cream. Use coconut milk for a dairy-free, yet creamy and delicious, butternut squash soup. The addition of curry powder provides both flavor and nutrients. The spice that gives curry powder its orange color is turmeric, a powerful antioxidant that's also loaded with iron.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, optional
Pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
6 fluid ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Place the butternut squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil. Rub 1 teaspoon of the oil on the squash. Sprinkle the squash with the salt if using and the black pepper. Roast the squash until fork tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Cool the squash for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (about 2 cups) and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, curry powder, garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the carrots are fork tender, about 5 minutes. Add the squash, broth and coconut milk to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth and silky. Serve warm and garnish with a little chopped parsley.

5-INGREDIENT APPLE-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



5-Ingredient Apple-Butternut Squash Soup image

Although it has very few ingredients, this soup is intensely flavorful because the squash is browned before it's simmered. Simmering it in coconut milk instead of stock makes it extra rich and creamy. Don't skimp on the drizzle of olive oil at the end; it's there not only for presentation, but also to balance the flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
One 2- to 3-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt
6 cups coconut milk
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped, plus apple slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a Dutch oven or large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add half the squash and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bottom of the pot and some of the squash pieces are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the squash to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and uncooked squash to the pot with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and deglazing the brown bits on the bottom of the pot with a splash of water and a wooden spoon if it looks like it's going to burn, about 4 minutes. Add the rest of the cooked squash back to the pot.
  • Add the coconut milk and apples to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash is quite tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer the squash and apple chunks with a slotted spoon to a blender to puree, then return the blended mixture to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  • Serve the soup topped with apple slices and big drizzles of olive oil.

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