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Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons

Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons

Chelsea Colbath
A silky smooth curry-spiced butternut squash soup topped with crunchy, garlic-infused pita chip croutons.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Soup

  • 2 Tablespoons olive or coconut oil
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium red or yellow onion
  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Curry Paste*
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 15- ounce can coconut milk
  • cilantro and goat cheese for serving (optional)

Garlic Pita Croutons

  • 4 cups crushed pita chips
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • 1. Put a large soup pot on the stove over medium heat and preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (if making croutons).
  • 2. Roughly chop the carrots and onion, and add them to the pot with the oil. As the carrot and onion start to cook, peel and chop the butternut squash, and add it to the pot.
  • 3. Cook vegetables for 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to brown. Add all spices, and stir to combine.
  • 4. Pour vegetable stock into the pot and bring to a boil. Let cook for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • 5. As soon as the soup is cool enough to handle, transfer it to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Transfer pureed soup back into the pot and stir in coconut milk. Keep soup warm on low heat until croutons are done baking.
  • 6. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and put all crouton ingredients onto the pan. Use your hands to toss the crushed pita bits in the oil and seasonings. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
  • 7. Serve soup as is or with croutons, chopped cilantro, and crumbled goat cheese.

Notes

*Red Chili Paste varies significantly in heat and salt content based on the brand you buy. I recommend tasting the soup and adding extra salt, and more heat in the form of cayenne powder or hot sauce, if desired. Chili paste can be found in the asian/international aisle of your grocery store, usually in a small glass jar or tuna-sized can.