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(updated February 22, 2021)
By Dani Spies
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If you are in the mood to eat some spectacular soup this weekend, I’ve got your back (and yes! this would also be a great addition to any Thanksgiving menu).
Thanks to ginger, red thai curry paste, and coconut milk, thiseasy Kabocha Squash Soupdevelopsa rich, complex flavor with little effort in practically no time at all.
If you really want to save some time, be sure to cook your squash before hand, because while its very easy, it does take a hot minute to prep and cook.
And finally, ifyou can’t find kabocha squash, you can make this recipe work with sweet potato or pumpkin as well, so no need to worry. Enjoy!
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4.69 from 16 votes
Kabocha Squash Soup Recipe
Course: DIET, LUNCH, soup + stew + chili
Cuisine: Asian, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 minute min
Total Time11 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 medium kabocha squash halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves fresh chopped garlic
- 1 inch chunk ginger shredded
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. thai red curry
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425.
Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and place kabocha squash, skin side up, on the pan.
Pop in the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes or until the squash is tender (you should be able to easily pierce it with a fork). Allow to cool and then scoop out the flesh and set it aside.
Heat a large dutch oven over a medium low heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil has melted, toss in the onions and cook for a few minutes, or until the onions begins o turn translucent.
Add in the garlic, ginger, and salt. Cook for one minute, or until fragrant, and then stir in the red curry paste. Combine everything together and then add in the kabocha squash and the veggie stock. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes, so the flavors can mingle and marry together.
Remove from heat and allow to cool down a bit. Working in batches, add the soup to the blender, being sure not to fill the blender more then 1/3 of the way up, and blend until rich and creamy.
Repeat until all the soup is done and then return the soup to the pot, stir in the coconut milk and gently reheat. Serve + enjoy!
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Reader Interactions
Yum! I love this recipe.
Sarah says
I literally just got a Kabocha squash in my CSA box last night! So looking forward to trying this over the weekend!Reply
Dani says
Awesome! Let me know how you like it 🙂Reply
Mithra says
Wooowww….Tasty and deliciouys soup recipe !!Reply
Dani says
Awesome! Happy you enjoyed it 🙂Reply
Natalie says
Hi Dani!
I’m prepping a double batch of this soup right now; I’m thinking might freeze one (before I add coconut milk). Do you think this would work? Thanks:)Reply
Dani says
Yes! That would work for sure.Reply
Anita says
I just made this and it tasted amazing! Wonderful recipe, thanks so much!Reply
Dani says
So glad to hear that! I happy you enjoyed it.Reply
Alondra says
Hi Dani 🙂 what can i use instead of the thai paste, unfortunately i cannot find it in my country. Thanks!!
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Dani says
Thai paste is made of red chili peppers, garlic, sea salt, lemongrass, turmeric, and shrimp paste – so maybe adding a little bit of ANY of these ingredients would be a great way t add flavor. Another thought would be some curry powder – easy peasy!
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