Butternut Squash, Chilli and Coconut Soup

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This butternut squash, chilli and coconut soup is the kind of bowl that warms you from the inside out. It’s smooth, comforting, and packed with flavour, with a gentle kick from the chilli and a creamy richness from the coconut milk.

The recipe is simple to make, using everyday ingredients that come together quickly, making it perfect for a cosy weeknight dinner or a lunch that feels a little special. The natural sweetness of the squash balances beautifully with the warmth of the spice, creating a comforting yet vibrant soup.

It’s also easy to customise. Add more or less chilli depending on your taste, swirl in extra coconut milk for creaminess, or top with seeds, herbs or a squeeze of lime. This soup is versatile, nourishing, and always satisfying.

A creamy, comforting soup with roasted butternut squash, warming chilli, and coconut milk. Quick to make, full of flavour, and easy to customise with your favourite toppings.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Butternut Squash chopped into small cubes
  • 1 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 3 cm Ginger grated
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 2 tbsp Coriander (Cilantro) leaves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Pumpkin seeds and sliced red chilli for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Put the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the cubed butternut squash. Fry gently for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the diced onion, cover with the lid, and cook on a gentle heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened but not browned.
  • Stir in the garlic, chilli flakes, and ginger, and fry on a low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  • Turn off the heat, add the juice of half a lime and then blitz the soup with a blender until smooth.
  • Serve warm with coriander leaves, pumpkin seeds, and slices of fresh red chilli.
Keyword easy, healthy, one-pot, soup, vegan

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