Roasted Red Kuri Coconut Curry Soup Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

4.5lbskuri red squash

1tspcoconut oilor olive oil

½tsproasted cumin

1¾tspgaram masala

2¼tspmadras curry powder

½mediumonionminced

2shallotsminced

3clovesgarlicminced

1cuplight coconut milk

4cupsvegetable brothor chicken broth, low-sodium

salt and fresh pepperto taste

¼cupfresh cilantrochopped

hot chili pepperdiced, optional

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Using a heavy, sharp knife, cut the squash into quarters.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.

When the squash is cooked and cool enough to handle, peel the skin away from the squash flesh. This should make about 3 cups.

Add oil to a medium soup pot on medium heat.

When oil is hot, add onion, shallots, chili pepper (if using) and garlic; sauté on low heat until golden.

Add roasted cumin, masala and madras curry powder and mix well cooking another minute.

Add broth, light coconut milk, roasted kuri pumpkin and cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove cover and using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth.

Season with salt and fresh pepper to taste and serve with fresh cilantro.