Best 7 Healthy Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a healthy and comforting Curried Butternut Squash Soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with a symphony of aromatic spices. This soup is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nourishing meal packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Dive into the vibrant orange hue of this creamy soup, complemented by a medley of textures from tender squash, crunchy vegetables, and a hint of toasted nuts. As you savor each spoonful, let the warmth of the curry spices envelop your senses, leaving you feeling satisfied and revitalized.

This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies. The classic version is a harmonious blend of flavors, featuring a rich coconut milk base and a touch of honey for a subtle sweetness. For those seeking a vegan alternative, simply substitute coconut milk with vegetable broth and agave nectar instead of honey. If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread or crackers for serving. No matter your choice, this Curried Butternut Squash Soup promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 halves roasted butternut squash
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and ground black pepper
Lime Crema, recipe follows
Lime zest, to garnish, if desired
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Scoop flesh out of butternut squash with a spoon. In a medium saucepan, combine broth, flesh of butternut squash, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, salt and pepper. Set pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Ladle into bowls. Serve with a dollop of Lime Crema and garnish with extra lime zest, if desired.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk to combine.

COCONUT CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Most restaurants prepare this perennial favorite with butter, plenty of oil and sometimes even heavy cream. Use coconut milk for a dairy-free, yet creamy and delicious, butternut squash soup. The addition of curry powder provides both flavor and nutrients. The spice that gives curry powder its orange color is turmeric, a powerful antioxidant that's also loaded with iron.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, optional
Pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
6 fluid ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Place the butternut squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil. Rub 1 teaspoon of the oil on the squash. Sprinkle the squash with the salt if using and the black pepper. Roast the squash until fork tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Cool the squash for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (about 2 cups) and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, curry powder, garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the carrots are fork tender, about 5 minutes. Add the squash, broth and coconut milk to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth and silky. Serve warm and garnish with a little chopped parsley.

ROASTED AND CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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This is my original recipe and can be either vegetarian or meat based. It also freezes well - just thaw, heat and add cream or yoghurt before serving. It's delicious and well worth the extra steps of roasting and pureeing. Enjoy!

Provided by lcpgh

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
2 large onions, peeled and quartered
1 medium head garlic
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Place squash halves and onion onto the prepared baking sheet. Wrap garlic in foil and set with other vegetables.
  • Roast in the center of the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until the squash is tender. Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Squeeze garlic cloves out of their skin like paste into a food processor. Scrape the flesh from the squash and place into the food processor along with the roasted onion. Puree until smooth. Add vegetable broth if necessary. Transfer the pureed mixture to a stockpot and stir in vegetable broth. Season with the bay leaf, brown sugar, curry powder, oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 376.8 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

CLAIRE'S CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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So easy and so perfect for fall, this one's from the collection I created for my kiddo when she was a starving college student. I top it with toasted pumpkin seeds or curried almonds.

Provided by Leslie Kelly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 slice fresh ginger, minced
water to cover
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce butternut squash and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow squash to cool until easily handled; cut in half, scoop the seeds, peel, and chop the flesh.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and shallot until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add curry powder and turmeric and cook until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix squash, apple, and ginger into onion mixture; add enough water to cover. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until squash and apples are softened, about 15 minutes. Mash soup using a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender until squash is broken up.
  • Mix coconut milk and salt into soup and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP



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My family loves this creamy and satisfying soup with the comforting flavors of butternut squash and curry. Serve topped with frizzled onions.

Provided by blancdeblanc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Fruit Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) butternut squash
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 firm ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch dice
½ cup half and half

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until very soft, about 45 minutes. Scoop the pulp from the peel, and reserve.
  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pears and the reserved squash, and simmer until the pears are very soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender. Puree in batches until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the half and half, and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 887.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings (1 serving is 1 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons plain low-fat yogurt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a 6-quart stockpot. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft but not brown, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the butternut squash, broth, curry powder and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat stir in honey and puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and add a dollop of yogurt.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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This is a soup that will keep you warm during a long, cold winter!

Provided by Marci Stohon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (2 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until softened and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, squash, curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir half-and-half and honey into squash mixture.
  • Pour squash mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1615 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the soup: This step intensifies the flavor of the squash and makes it easier to blend.
  • Use a good quality curry powder: The curry powder is the key ingredient in this soup, so make sure to use a brand that you trust. Experiment with different types of curry powder to discover your favorite flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices: The amount of curry powder and cayenne pepper in this recipe can be adjusted to your own taste. If you like a mild soup, start with 1 tablespoon of curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. You can always add more later if desired.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include chopped cilantro, yogurt, or croutons.

Conclusion:

This healthy curried butternut squash soup is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it is also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying soup recipe, give this one a try.

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