Coriander Spiced Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup
Try this Coriander-Spiced Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup. It is colorful and full of simple, healthy ingredients. Substitute any squash of your liking in this dish.
Notes
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Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time50 min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt and pepper
- 4 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or coriander leaves
Instructions
- Bake the squash at 375 degrees F until tender; scoop out pulp.
- Heat olive oil in a very large pot. Add onions and saute until soft.
- Add paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes.
- Add squash, carrots, sugar and saute 10 minutes. Add the stock and water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce, and simmer uncovered 30 minutes until the carrots are soft.
- Puree in blender until the soup is smooth and light. To serve, heat and garnish with cilantro and yogurt.
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