North African Spiced Butternut-Coconut Soup
 
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Serves: 5
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups plain coconut milk beverage, plus more to achieve desired consistency
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 2 dashes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Red (cayenne) pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large microwavable bowl, add squash. Drizzle with olive oil; toss to mix. Add enough water to cover bottom of bowl and about ¼ inch up the sides. Microwave squash on high, 6-8 minutes or until very tender.
  2. Transfer squash to a blender; add 1 cup coconut milk. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a large pot. Add remaining coconut milk, plus more (if desired) to achieve desired consistency. Stir in cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, ginger, honey, kosher salt, and red pepper. Cook, uncovered, 5-6 minutes.
  3. To serve, ladle into soup bowls. Top with cilantro.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/north-african-spiced-butternut-coconut-soup