Fall 2016 Issue | Page 38

CURRIED BUTTERNUT squash soup

BAKING UP A storm

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“ This soup is rich in flavor and texture . This kiss of curry enchants the butternut squash to make a soup that warms the soul .”
Photo by Tara Miller
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
3 Tbsp butter 1 yellow onion , chopped 4 garlic cloves , chopped 1Tbsp ginger , minced 3 lbs butternut squash , peeled , seeded , and cut into 1 ⁄ 2 ” pieces
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 sprigs
thyme
1
bay leaf
1 ¼ cup
coconut milk
1 Tbsp
curry powder
½ fresh lime , juiced
1 ⁄ 4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg salt freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 . Melt butter in a 6 quart saucepan over medium-high heat . 2 . Add onion , sauté for 3 minutes . 3 . Add in garlic , ginger , bay leaf and cook for 1 minute . 4 . Add diced butternut squash , broth , thyme , and bay leaf . 5 . Bring to a simmer and cover . 6 . Reduce heat to medium . 7 . Cook until squash is very tender ( about 30 minutes ).
8 . Discard thyme and bay leaf . 9 . Place hot mixture in Vitamix . 10 . Add coconut milk , curry powder , lime juice , nutmeg , and secure the lid . 11 . Select variable 1 , start your Vitamix and slowly increase to variable 10 . 12 . Blend for 35-45 seconds , season with salt , and pepper .
WHAT ’ S FOR dinner ?
Impress your guests with easy Baked Brie with Maple-Bacon Apple Appetizers ! Here are the ingredients you ' ll need to pick up at the grocery store to make this recipe .
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1 apple bacon ( 1 / 2-inch pieces ) maple syrup wheel of brie ( 350 grams ) crackers or sliced bread chopped chives ( optional )
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