Butternut Curry Soup Recipe 🍲
Description: Dive into a hearty bowl of Butternut Curry Soup, a delightful concoction of butternut squash, carrots, chickpeas, and an array of flavorful ingredients accentuated with the aromatic essence of curry. Loosely inspired by the Chickpea and Tahini Soup recipe from Vegetarian Soups For All Seasons, by Nava Atlas, this soup brings together a fusion of Caribbean-inspired flavors in a vegan-friendly delight, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal prepared on your stovetop in less than 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Dietary: Vegan
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meal Type: Soup
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 cups | Water |
| 3 | Onion |
| 1 can | Chickpeas |
| 1 cup | Corn |
| 1 cup | Carrots |
| 4 | Parsnip |
| 1 | Scallion |
| 1 cup | Cabbage |
| 1 cup | Red wine |
| 1/2 cup | Garlic paste |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 tsp | Cumin powder |
| 2 tsp | Coriander powder |
| 1 tsp | Ground sage |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Black pepper |
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the butternut squash, onion, parsnip, 3/4 of the chopped carrots, 1/2 of the chopped scallions, garlic/paste, cooking wine, cumin, coriander, sage, and black pepper.
- Stir, return to a boil, and then simmer covered on medium heat for 30 minutes.
- While saving the liquid, remove most of the vegetables from the pot and puree in a blender; then return the vegetable puree and liquid to the pot.
- Add the chickpeas, cabbage, corn, and the remaining carrots and scallions.
- Adjust seasonings to taste (pro tip: extra cumin powder enhances the flavor!) and serve.
- This Butternut Curry Soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread and a refreshing spinach salad.
- Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in every spoonful!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 237.3
- Total Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1108.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 46.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 8.3g
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice levels to your preference.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of coconut milk or almond milk.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of vegan yogurt for an extra burst of flavor.
- This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Suggested Accompaniments:
- Crusty bread
- Spinach salad
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Butternut Curry Soup, a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Enjoy every spoonful of this wholesome, vegan-friendly dish, perfect for any night of the week! 🌟
