Curried Butternut Squash Soup

The weather is starting to get more chilly, so it's time to start making some hot and tasty dishes to give yourself a case of the warm fuzzies. Check out "Curried Butternut Squash Soup" to get going!

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 delicata squash
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 tsp red curry paste
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• Optional: 2 stalks lemon grass (cut in 4-inch pieces)
• Optional: Squeeze of fresh lime
• Optional: Lime leaves

Directions:

Wash both squash and bake whole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes.

In a large pot, saute onions, carrot, and garlic in coconut oil. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Mix in red curry paste, then add cooked and cubed squash, and coconut milk, and blend well.

Return to pot and simmer with lemon grass for 20 minutes or more. Remove lemongrass before serving. Add a squeeze of lime. Serve into bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds and cilantro.

Serves 4-6.

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