Curried Squash Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Cayenne pepper gives a little kick to this pretty curried squash soup, a first course that everyone seems to love. It can be made several days ahead to fit a busy schedule, then heated up whenever needed. —Evelyn Southwell, Etters, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1 butternut squash (about 1-3/4 pounds)
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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5 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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CILANTO CREAM TOPPING:
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased or foil-lined baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 40-50 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp; set aside.
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2.
In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add the flour, salt, curry powder and cayenne until blended. Stir in broth; add bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool to room temperature.
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3.
In a blender, combine half of the broth mixture and squash; cover and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining broth mixture and squash. Return to the saucepan; heat through. Combine the topping ingredients; place a dollop on each serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 194 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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