Curry Butternut Soup with Bacon
This is a wonderful, warming fall and winter soup. The combination of the curry with the sweetness of the butternut squash and the saltiness of the bacon is satisfying. I use the slow cooker but you could also do it on the stove-top.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker optional
- Immersion Blender or Regular Blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ to 2 lbs butternut squash chopped in cubes
- 1-2 cloves minced garlic
- 1½ cups beef broth
Seasonings
- ½ to 1 tsp curry powder Start with the lesser amount. Every curry powder is different.
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp powdered ginger
- salt to taste
Final Ingredient
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup cooked bacon
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Add squash to slow cooker.
- Add broth. The squash will not all be completely covered. The tops of the squash may stick out. It is better to add less. You can always add more later if you think it is too thick, but you cannot take it out after!
- Add garlic and seasonings. Stir.
- Cook on low for 4 hours until tender.
Blending
- I use a small immersion blender to blend it right in the slow cooker. Be careful not to let hot liquid splash out.
- You can also use a regular blender. You may have to do it in batches. Be very careful with the hot liquid. Open the blender facing away from you.
Finishing
- Add the coconut milk slowly. You may not need the full cup. Add a little and stir until you reach the desired consistency. Add bacon.
- Cook on low for at least one hour for flavors to meld. Turn down to warm until ready to serve.
Notes
To peel and cut the squash in cubes, first cut off the top and bottom. Then, cut it in half width wise. Set the unseeded piece on the cut side, and using your knife from top to bottom, cut off the peel. Then cut and cube the pieces. Do the same with the seeded piece, you will just have to cut out the seeds. I find this much easier than using a peeler.
Cook up a pound of bacon in the oven. Chop and freeze in small batches to use for recipes like this.
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