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Roasted Acorn Squash Curry Soup

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch
Roasted Acorn Squash Curry Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 6 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius, for optimal cooking results.
2
Arrange the acorn squash halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Fill the cavity of each half with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, then sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
3
Roast the squash halves in the preheated oven for 40 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the squash from the oven and set it aside to cool down.
4
While the squash is cooling, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add an onion and sauté it until it becomes soft and caramelized, taking around 7 to 10 minutes.
5
Add a minced garlic clove, curry paste, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir everything together and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is fragrant.
6
Pour in some vegetable stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through.
7
Scoop out the tender squash flesh from its skin and add it to the saucepan. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
8
Stir in some coconut milk and a squeeze of lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the mixture until it's completely warm throughout, taking about 3 minutes.
9
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds for a delicious and visually appealing dish.