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Monday, 29 November 2010

Thai-inspired butternut squash soup

Made the first soup of the season and it wasn't a favourite. Its the first time I've cooked with butternut squash and to be honest I wasn't too fond of the obvious sweetness...at least not in a soup for sure. I spiced it up quite a bit, in spite of that it was still sweet and not my kinda soup flavour. 
I adapted the Thai-spiced roast pumpkin soup recipe by Cooksister for this soup. The changes I made were:
I replaced the Pumpkin with 500 gms of butternut squash
Used a medium size leek stalk instead of the onion
Chopped up two pods of garlic and added to the leek while frying
Used red curry paste instead of the green curry paste
Just before I pureed the soup, I added a slit chilli as well to the mix since it was too sweet for my liking
Added a dash of Maggi seasoning towards the end
Drizzled some coconut milk on top and served it hot with some garlic and herb bread.
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38 comments:

  1. Satrupa29 November 2010 at 23:59

    I love the sprinkling of Maggi Masala part :) The clicks look lovely ...... a big motivation to go ahead and try this soup !!

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  2. GB30 November 2010 at 01:43

    I know what you're saying about butternut squash--I like buttercup squash better-less cloyingly sweet!

    It looks great--that swirl of cream wants me to dive right in!

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  3. Unknown30 November 2010 at 02:17

    Aaw the soup looks refreshing and comforting for this weather

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  4. Anonymous30 November 2010 at 02:21

    I love the color rendered by buttersquash to the soup.I am not a big fan either of sweet soups.

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  5. Suhaina30 November 2010 at 04:04

    soup looks wonderful.never tasted it before.
    so towards the end, what have you decided? did u like the soup? will u be making it again???
    ur clicks are awesome..

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  6. Priyanka30 November 2010 at 04:23

    Love this recipe! I have a bag of frozen butternut squash staring at me, begging to be used.

    Maggi seasoning makes everything better, need to restock on those.

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  7. Padhu Sankar30 November 2010 at 07:43

    Looks so delicious!! Missed your write up

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  8. Priya Suresh30 November 2010 at 08:33

    Slurp, wat a delectable, interesting and very tempting soup..

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  9. Rumana Rawat30 November 2010 at 09:07

    What a lovely dish:)

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  10. Sanchita30 November 2010 at 10:53

    Lovely looking soup :) Ideal lunch for this snowy afternoon.

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  11. Jaisy James30 November 2010 at 10:55

    wow looks superbbb n loved bowl

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  12. Santosh Bangar30 November 2010 at 14:54

    sounds delicious fentastic soup

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  13. Sarah Naveen30 November 2010 at 16:11

    bowl ugran!!!
    nice clicks..nice recipe and perfect for the weather :)

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  14. Suji30 November 2010 at 17:52

    Athe adhyam thanne, kidilan bowl, soup looks soo comforting as its the perfect weather for a bowl now...

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  15. Sweet Artichoke30 November 2010 at 17:56

    I am definitely not a fan of butternut, but the idea of spicing it up with maggi and thai curry paste sounds really exciting and the drizzle of coconut milk is irresistible :-)

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  16. Ananda30 November 2010 at 18:46

    Liked the maggi seasoning, yes i do prefer spicy when it come to compete with coldness and 2nd pic is seductive enough asking me to give it a try ;)

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  17. Torviewtoronto30 November 2010 at 19:27

    delicious soup love it when coconut milk is drizzled on it beautiful bowl of soup

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  18. Hayley30 November 2010 at 19:40

    you know what even I m thinking making soup and I found it..got butternut sqush in the freeze..looks so tempting...snow in your area?

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  19. Monet30 November 2010 at 21:40

    The way you presented these bowls is beautiful. I love the coconut milk swirled on top. I have a hard time when soups taste too "sweet" also. Thanks for sharing, my sweet friend! Have a great Tuesday.

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  20. Binys Recipes30 November 2010 at 22:18

    Hey the soup is delicious and the clicks are fabulous.
    Biny

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  21. Suja Manoj30 November 2010 at 23:12

    Comforting soup..delicious and perfect.

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  22. Sunitha1 December 2010 at 00:49

    Looks really good, I guess I may not like the sweetness much either but it looks perfect.

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  23. notyet1001 December 2010 at 01:31

    slurp looks so yum,..;-)

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  24. Sanjeeta kk1 December 2010 at 07:11

    Comforting and healthy soup. Love the cute mugs in the picture.

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  25. Namitha1 December 2010 at 16:49

    Perfect and timely post..it's getting freezing cold here..

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  26. Pavithra Elangovan1 December 2010 at 19:52

    Sure I am gonna try this.. Lot of flavors..I am totally drooling over. Pictures are class asusual.

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  27. Foodie Ann1 December 2010 at 22:27

    I am yet to taste a butternut squash...:) I somehow find comfort in buying the same thing again and again...

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  28. M D2 December 2010 at 06:36

    Absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately I haven;t seen Butternut squash here. But i am tempted to try for sure. Love that dressing of cream on top, a nice touch to the soup. :)

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  29. Alessandra2 December 2010 at 10:35

    Pumpkin (or butternut) with coconut is a match made in heaven!

    ciao
    Alessandra

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  30. Sarah, Maison Cupcake2 December 2010 at 11:20

    I could really do with some of that today. I know squash and thai spices go wonderfully together as I often make a Nigella Lawson thai curry.

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  31. Hamaree Rasoi2 December 2010 at 13:19

    the pics are so eye-catching !!! Comforting soup ...looks delicious

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  32. R2 December 2010 at 23:16

    nice recipe, the maggi seasoning must add a new dimension in taste.

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  33. Haddock3 December 2010 at 09:56

    Must try this out. (Will find some way to make it less sweet)

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  34. JishasKitchen3 December 2010 at 13:50

    soup looks absolutely delicious and creamy...

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  35. Binys Recipes3 December 2010 at 14:37

    Hey dear there is an award for you...just tosay thx for all ur support.
    Biny

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  36. ?5 December 2010 at 18:41

    I loved your honesty in this recipe!:-D
    I would spice up continental recipes with either red-chilli flakes or green chillies.
    Lovely pictures and posts too!

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  37. Cool Lassi(e)6 December 2010 at 20:39

    The soup looks decadent. Unlike you I like a little bit of sweet hints in any food, esp soup. Love that mug/jug that you have used to make your soup.

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  38. turmericnspice15 February 2011 at 03:29

    first time here...love this space you have some awesome recipes and great clicks!! love thai food wld love to try this soup

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