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Curried Butternut Squash Soup

January 11, 2023 by Kimberly Killebrew · 4 Comments

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This South Indian Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe features creamy pureed squash with coconut milk and mango chutney for a delicious blend of sweet and spicy!  You can substitute pumpkin or acorn squash and use apricot or peach preserves.  This deliciously flavorful soup is naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free!

curried butternut squash soup recipe coconut milk south indian mango chutney pumpkin acorn

We grow a variety of squash every year and this past fall we grew a particularly large harvest that has been lasting us through the winter and I suspect we’ll still have quite a bit left by spring.  Especially the varieties known as Tahitian melon squash, Italian tromboncino, and this beautiful French butternut heirloom variety called sucrine du berry (pictured below and used in today’s soup), all of which store really well.

sucrine du berry soup recipe

So soups, stews and sauces featuring squash make regular appearances at our dinner table.  This is my latest soup creation and the inspiration to add coconut milk and a dollop of mango chutney drew compliments from around that table!

Mango chutney can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores, often in the ethnic foods section.  You can also make your own and I’ve got you covered with my ever-popular homemade Mango Chutney.  Alternatively, apricot or peach preserves also work well.  You can use your choice of mild or Madras curry powder depending on how spicy you like your soup.

This is a fairly light soup that’s perfect for serving as a first course or as a light lunch or dinner with a salad and/or bread.  If you’d like to bulk it up a bit, you can stir in some cooked Jasmine or Basmati rice at the end.

curried butternut squash soup recipe coconut milk south indian mango chutney pumpkin acorn

Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Let’s get started!

Heat the ghee or oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the cubed squash and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

cooking onions and vegetables

Add the spices and continue to cook for another minute.

Add the broth, salt, and mango chutney and stir to combine.

adding spices and broth

Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the squash is very soft.

Transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the soup.  Return the soup to the pot.

pureeing the soup

Stir in the coconut milk and return to a simmer for 2 minute.

Add salt to taste.

curried butternut squash soup recipe coconut milk mango chutney apricot peach south indian pumpkin acorn

Enjoy!

curried butternut squash soup recipe coconut milk south indian mango chutney pumpkin acorn

For more delicious vegetable-packed soups be sure to try our:

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  • Cream of Celery Soup
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  • Minestrone Soup
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  • German Potato Soup
  • Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup
curried butternut squash soup recipe coconut milk south indian mango chutney pumpkin acorn

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Kimberly Killebrew
This South Indian-style curried butternut squash soup features creamy pureed squash with coconut milk and mango chutney for a delicious blend of sweet and spicy.
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5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course First Course, Side Dish, Soup, Starter
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 medium to large butternut squash (about 8 cups cubed), can substitute pumpkin or acorn squash
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder (mild or spicy Madras depending on preference)
  • or homemade curry powder (click link for recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups quality chicken broth (vegetarian/vegan: use vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney
  • or homemade Mango Chutney (click link for recipe)
  • 14 ounces canned coconut milk or coconut cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat the ghee or oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the cubed squash and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add the spices and continue to cook for another minute. Add the broth, salt, and mango chutney and stir to combine. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the squash is very soft.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the soup.  Return the soup to the pot. Stir in the coconut milk and return to a simmer for 2 minute. Add salt to taste.

Notes

If you'd like to bulk this soup up a bit, you can stir in some cooked Jasmine or Basmati rice at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19958IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 6mg
Keyword Curried Butternut Squash Soup, Curried Coconut Butternut Squash Soup, Curried Pumpkin Soup
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  1. Barrie Jenks says

    January 27, 2023 at 6:50 am

    Made this soup for my daughter and son-in-law for lunch today. Result? Fab – u – lous!!
    Thank you, Kimberley

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      January 27, 2023 at 10:47 am

      Wonderful, Barrie, I’m so happy it was a hit, thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  2. Barrie Jenks says

    January 24, 2023 at 9:07 am

    How many portions would this recipe give, please?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      January 24, 2023 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Barrie, this makes 4 servings.

      Reply

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