Thai Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk (Creamy, Spicy) Recipe | ChefDeHome.com (2024)

An easy recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with coconut milk, and Thai curry flavors prepared in Instant Pot for a speedy fix for chili night dinner. Refrigerate for a week. Freeze up-to 6 months. Gluten free, Vegan.

This soup is super special because it is creamy, spicy, and delicious but still vegan and low-calorie.This is what I love about Coconut milk in soups. Have all the flavor, and a creamy soup without a drop of cream. You can even go super low-calorie by using low-fat coconut milk or using half coconut milk and half vegetable broth.

Preparing soup in Instant Pot makes it quick option for weeknights. Plus no need to dice squash. Simply peel and cut in rough chunks. Instant Pot pressure cooker setting still makes it soft and ready-to-be-creamy soup in just 10 minutes. And flavor is like soup slow-cooked for an hour. (A serving of nutrients and vitamins is pure bonus.)

So, let's make some Spicy Butternut Squash Soup!

(Oh, if you like spicy soups? Don't forget to checkout my Roasted Spicy Butternut Squash Apple Soup, Spicy Black Bean Soup, and Turkey Posole Rojo. Yumm!!)

USE YOUR FAVORITE THAI CURRY FLAVOR

This soup is also my favorite because you can use any Thai curry base you prefer for this recipe. This year I shared three Thai curry pastes - Green Curry Paste, Red Curry Paste, and Yellow Curry Paste.

I used Red Curry Paste for this recipe. But you can really use any paste you have in hand - yellow and green both will make an equally delicious Thai Curry Butternut Soup.

With homemade curry pastes, you don't even need a try to grocery store to make this soup. Dinner tonight! (hint hint)

USE GOOD QUALITY COCONUT MILK

Star ingredients of this butternut squash soup are coconut milk, Thai curry paste, and lots of lime/lemon flavor.

I recommend to use a good quality coconut milk. This is one ingredient that defines this Butternut Squash Soup. Not only does it balances the spice of Thai Curry Paste.. It also gives soup a subtle coconut flavor. And amazingly creamy texture without a hint of dairy-cream. Such as my favorite Organic Thai Coconut Milk. This is unsweetened, organic and 100% vegan Coconut Milk.

Unsweetened milk gives me option to control the amount of sugar. Honestly, I don't like a overly sweet soup. You don't want it sweet like a Thai Curry. So, I recommend adding a moderate amount of sugar when cooking the soup. Unsweetened coconut milk also has some natural sweetness. So, I start with two tablespoon sugar in 2 quart soup. I know, it may sound less. But best is to taste and adjust as per your preference.

The heat-sweet balance in soup also depends on kind of Thai Curry Paste used. When making this soup with homemade Thai Curry Pastes, I use 3 tablespoon curry paste, 2 tablespoon sugar, and 12 ounce unsweetened coconut milk for 2 quart soup. For store bought curry paste, I use 2 tablespoon paste and one tablespoon sugar. In store bought, I use Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste. It is 100% gluten free and vegan.

Bottom line - always taste and adjust seasonings.

I also add lemongrass in this soup as per availability. If you can't find lemon grass, add a tsp lime zest and some extra lime juice.

Now, imagine aroma of hot pot of butternut soup with coconut milk, Thai curry and lime flavors filling kitchen with Thai restaurant like aroma. I know your grocery list is out. Make some tonight!

INSTANT POT or DUTCHOVEN

To prepare this coconut milk butternut squash soup, I used Instant Pot. Instant Pot helps develop flavor in this soup in way less time. Instead of simmering soup in dutch oven for 25 minutes, I simply pressure cook soup in Instant Pot for 8 minutes. Pressure cooking also preserved nutrients. In-fact, after squash is cooked and soup is loaded with fragrant Thai curry flavor... I add coconut milk. And then pressure cook soup again for 3 minutes which helps me reduce 10 minute worth of cooking time to 5 minutes.

Note: You can by all means prepare this soup in regular dutch oven. It will only need more time to cook the soup. Rest all steps remain the same.

USE BUTTERNUT SQUASH ANY WAY: FROZEN, ROUGH CHOPPED, OR DICED

When cooking in Instant Pot, I don't even have to dice the squash because I know it will cook well under pressure. When using fresh butternut.. I simply cut squash in half. Peel off then slice in big chunks that can snuggle well in Instant Pot. That's it. It still cooks well, soft and puree perfectly.
Frozen diced squash is always in my refrigerator. That works perfect for this recipe as well.

Let me summarize why should you try this Butternut Squash Soup!

1. Coconut Milk - Creamy soup without cream. You can also make it low-fat with lite Coconut Milk.
2. Thai Curry - Use as Thai curry flavor you like. I use Red Curry. Green and Yellow works perfect. No other change needed.
3. Vegan, Gluten free, Paleo-Diet friendly. (use natural sweetener of choice)
4. Loaded with flavor and nutrients with cooking under-pressure in Instant Pot.
5. No Need to peel and dice squash. Simply cut into rough chunks that can fit in pot. Use a pre-diced orfrozen butternut squash. Either one will work.
6. Soup stays good for up-to a week in refrigerator. Freezes well up-to 6 months.

Thaw/Re-Heat: Please note soup will get thick with time. To thin-out, add some vegetable stock or water. Reheat. Taste and adjust seasonings such as salt, sugar, lemon juice.

Make some tonight for Meatless Monday dinner and enjoy!-Savita x

For love of Butternut Squash:

1) Butternut Squash Apple Soup
2) Butternut Squash Soup
3) Butternut Squash Risotto

What is you favorite Butternut Squash recipe? Leave a comment below and share with me.

Thai Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk (Creamy, Spicy) Recipe | ChefDeHome.com (2024)

FAQs

How do you make butternut squash soup less bland? ›

Sage and Nutmeg: both of these spices pair beautifully with butternut squash and add a depth of flavor that you will love. Salt and pepper: brings out the flavors in the soup. You may want to use more or less to taste, but the measurements provided are what tasted best to me.

Is butternut squash soup good for blood pressure? ›

It can help your blood pressure.

Butternut squash is high in potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Managing your blood pressure can reduce your risk for stroke and heart disease. Its fiber helps with blood sugar. Butternut squash contains a type of fiber that's not digestible.

What does butternut squash soup taste? ›

It's perfectly sweet, a bit nutty, just the right amount of spicy, and so so smooth. It's the perfect meal when served with some crispy bread or even a grilled cheese top dip with! The creamiest and coziest soup you can make in fall is butternut squash soup!

How to spice up bland butternut squash soup? ›

Sex it up with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay leaf. and use some brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey. Roast the squash first. This is the only recipe that I've ever used for butternut squash soup, and it's neither watery nor bland.

How do you tone down spicy butternut squash soup? ›

Try mixing in a spoonful of honey or sugar to cut the spice with sweetness. Sometimes, a sweet flavor can counteract spiciness and make your soup taste more balanced. Only add in a spoonful at a time and mix it into the broth.

What pairs with butternut squash soup? ›

What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup. Enjoy this soup as a starter, side, or main dish. When I'm making it the center of a meal, I serve it with good crusty bread, homemade focaccia, avocado toast, or corn muffins and a simple veggie side or fall salad.

Why is my butternut squash soup bitter? ›

More than likely, the bitterness developed in the squash as it was growing due to a lack of good growing conditions or nutrients. If you feel like the soup is better, you may be able to add in a few spices to help with the taste or you may have to try again with a different butternut squash soup.

How do you fix bitter butternut squash soup? ›

Add apples!

It may sound odd, but we even add apples to soup sometimes – like our creamy roasted butternut squash and sage soup. If you don't have any apples on hand, add a little sugar instead. Start with a small amount (no more than ½ tsp per quart of broth) and then taste and adjust as needed.

What does butternut squash do for the gut? ›

Butternut squash contains considerable amounts of fiber, which can help you keep a healthy weight and regulate bowel movements. It's known to help prevent colorectal cancer while the beta-carotene in butternut squash can also improve eye health.

Can diabetics eat butternut squash? ›

Is Butternut Squash Safe for People Living with Diabetes? Butternut squash is a fantastic option for those who need to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C, butternut squash can provide numerous health benefits for those living with diabetes.

Can you eat too much butternut squash? ›

When taken by mouth: Butternut is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people, but it can cause diarrhea and irritation of the stomach and intestines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use butternut in large amounts if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It might stimulate the bowels too much.

Why does my butternut soup taste sour? ›

What happened? It's no coincidence that the butternut squash soup had fermented, alcoholic notes. Indeed, fermented rice turns out to be the culprit here. Rice is high in starch, which is relatively easy to ferment.

Why is my butternut squash tasteless? ›

If it's underripe, the squash won't have developed its signature taste. If it's overripe, it may be dry, mushy or flavorless. Follow these tips the next time you're at the grocery store or farmers market to find the perfect recipe-ready butternut squash.

What culture is butternut squash soup? ›

Squash soup is a soup in African cuisine. It is a part of the cuisine of Northern Africa, and the cuisines of Mozambique and Namibia, both of which are located in Southern Africa. Squash soup is also served in other countries and is a part of other cuisines.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Add acidic ingredients.

Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

What can I add to soup to make it less bland? ›

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

How do you salvage bland soup? ›

Not enough depth: A well-rounded soup has multiple layers of flavour, including acidity, umami, and sweetness. If your soup is missing any of these, it may taste bland. Adding ingredients like vinegar or lemon juice for acidity, parmesan cheese for umami, or even a touch of sweetness can make a world of difference.

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