Want the best fall soup? You found it! My butternut squash soup is infused with coconut and curry for an amazing flavor you’ll LOVE!
Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Ah! Autumn is upon us!! It’s always a happy time of year for me when I get to pull on my first fussy sweatshirt of the season or wrap up in my favorite silky fall scarf. This deliciously creamy dairy and gluten free squash soup will keep you warm and cozy when you come in from the delightfully brisk and colorful outdoor activities that are so much fun this time of year.
Butternut Squash Soup Shopping List
This is what you’ll need from the store before you make the soup.
- Butternut Squash
- A 13oz can of coconut milk
- 2 cups vanilla rice, soy, or almond milk
- Agave nectar (or sweetener of choice)
- Curry Powder
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Coconut Oil
How to Cut and Seed Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is an easy vegetable to prepare. All you do is cut it in half lengthwise (down the longest part of the squash). Then, use a spoon to scoop out all the seeds.
Done!
Is Butternut Squash Soup good for you?
Yes, butternut squash soup is definitely good for you! Perfect for a potluck or a quiet evening at home, this rich and yet very nutritious bisque will keep your immune system buzzing with vitamins C and B6, along with beta carotene which your body immediately converts into vitamin A. Butternut squash is one of nature’s most succulent secrets to overall vitality through the winter months.
How to change the recipe and make it yours
Like all my recipes, this method is flexible. I encourage you to taste and savor along the way until you find just the perfect texture and blend of spices for your tantalized taste buds. Even substituting cows milk instead of rice milk and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream instead of whole coconut milk is allowed!
How to Make Butternut Squash Soup – 3 easy steps
To make my butternut squash soup, you only have to follow three steps: roast the squash, blend the soup, then heat the soup. Easy! The most difficult part of the entire thing is finding all the ingredients, since some of them are located in the ethnic sections of the store.
Here is a printable card with the recipe. Don’t forget to pin this recipe so you can make it again.
- 2-4 butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 3 medium sized)
- 1 – 13 oz. can of coconut milk (Find this in the Asian cooking section of the grocery store, not the beverage isle. Whole or regular coconut milk works better for this recipe than the light version. Be sure to shake well before opening can.)
- 2 cups vanilla rice, soy or almond milk (I prefer vanilla rice milk, but choose your favorite or what is available.)
- 2 tsp agave nectar (or 1 tablespoon of honey or pure maple syrup)
- 1-3 teaspoons yellow curry powder (depending on how spicy you want to make it)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
- Roast the squash – Preheat oven to 400°F. Place butternut squash halves on a large baking sheet or pan flesh side up. Rub coconut oil along the surface of the flesh. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over each squash. Roast 30 to 45 minutes, until flesh is fork-tender
- Blend the soup – Gather the milks and spices. Let the squash cool just enough to handle then spoon the flesh of the squash out of the skin. Starting with the milk, layer the two milks, spices and a few cups of squash at a time in a food processor or blender. Use a small amount of milk at a time, just enough to allow the squash to blend to a medium thick consistency. Unless you have a large processor or blender, you may have to blend small batches at a time. Add the creamed squash to a stockpot on the stovetop or a crockpot if you will be serving the soup later in the day.
- Warm the soup – Once you have creamed all the squash with the spices and milk, warm the soup on the stove until it is piping hot but not boiling. If you use a crockpot, put it on high if the soup will be served within 2-3 hours, otherwise set it to low. The soup only needs to be warmed to a desirable temperature for eating since it is already fully cooked. This is the point that I add extra milk and spices until I reach both my desired consistency and taste. I prefer the soup to be thick and creamy but others enjoy a lighter texture. Once the soup is warmed and fine-tuned, it is ready to serve! Enjoy!
What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is a meal on it’s own, without any animal products. But if you are wanting a side dish or two, here are some ideas:
Squash is so healthy and I like this recipe to make this soup. There are a lot of nice seasonings to give this soup a nice kick. I like curry in things and I like to make this soon.
Yes, the spices in this soup make it really come alive!
Oh, YUM. I could eat this every single day.
This looks so delicious, and so right for the season. I am going to make this for tomorrow night’s dinner which is usually soup and sandwiches. Fridays are so hectic!
Did you end up trying the soup? How did it go? Soup and sandwich Fridays are a fantastic idea!
wow this recipe looks so yummy. I am going to make this, I just bought me a butternut squash, I already have all the other ingredients, this will be perfect! (well i will leave out the nectar/honey/syrup)
Good idea! Butternut squash are naturally very sweet, so definitely not necessary ingredients.
I love squash soup and this looks sooo yummy!
I’d love to try this soup! I’ve been eating lots of different soups now that the weather is much cooler. I’ll have to try this!
It’s a perfect soup for a chilly day! Hope you get a chance to try it soon!
yum this looks delicious and healthy!
i would not have thought to put coconut and butternut squash flavors together but it sounds very good!
I didn’t think of it until I was looking for a dairy free replacement for heavy whipping cream. Since coconut milk is naturally thick and creamy I thought I would give it a try. The flavors compliment Rach other so well!
How many cups or servings does this make? Thanks!
Oh wow! I have never tried a soup like this! I totally need to try it! I’m such a foodie!
YUMMY!
I love butternut squash and would love to try this soup
Terrific recipe for squash. Printing this out to try out soon!
i LOVE coconut! thanks for this recipe!
Interesting! I’ve gotta try it one of these days.
I love anything with coconut in it. This Soup looks so good. I’ll definitely will be giving this recipe a try. Thanks for the information.