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Creamy Kabocha Coconut Curry Soup - kabocha squash soup - Kabocha squash soup: Make this creamy, comforting soup with coconut milk, curry, and apple. Easy to pr

Creamy Kabocha Coconut Curry Soup

Kabocha squash soup: Make this creamy, comforting soup with coconut milk, curry, and apple. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious!
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium kabocha squash (orange (roughly 2 pounds))
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (plus more for oiling squash)
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon hot curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 medium apple (cored, peeled, and chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon no chicken base

Method
 

  1. If using the oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C). If using an air fryer, skip this step.
  2. Carefully cut the kabocha squash in half, scoop out seeds, and lightly coat cut sides with avocado oil.
  3. Air Fryer: Place squash cut-side up in basket, air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 20 mins until tender. Oven: Place cut-side down on parchment-lined sheet, roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45 mins until tender.
  4. While squash cooks, heat avocado oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion and a pinch of salt; sauté until translucent (about 5 mins).
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more, lowering heat if needed to prevent burning.
  6. Stir in curry powder, cumin, and chopped apple. Deglaze the pot with water and Better Than Bouillon base. Cover and simmer on low for 7-10 minutes.
  7. Once squash is cooked, remove from heat. Chop the flesh into medium pieces, discarding the stem and tough parts of the peel.
  8. Add the chopped kabocha squash flesh to the soup pot.

Notes

- Use ripe kabocha squash for maximum sweetness.
- Adjust curry powder heat to your preference.
- Don't overcook the garlic; it can turn bitter.
- For an extra creamy finish, blend a portion of the soup before adding all squash.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.