Warming Buternut Squash with Chilli and Coconut Soup
Butternut squash is rich in immune boosting beta-carotene and vitamin C. Ginger and chilli provide wonderful warming support for the respiratory system. Coconut holds a wealth of health benefits including plenty of good fats, as well as unique antibacterial properties in the form of monolaurin and lauric acid.
Serves 4
1 cm piece of ginger grated
1 clove garlic, crushed and pasted
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped into pieces about 1 inch thick
1 small mild chilli finely chopped(check on your tongue for heat levels)
250ml vegetable or chicken stock (preferably homemade)
1/2 can coconut milk (approx 200ml)
Chopped coriander and a sprinkle of paprika to serve
Method:
Melt a little coconut oil in a medium saucepan and cook your onion until soft. Next add in your garlic and ginger and cook for no more than a minute. Then the butternut chunks and chopped chilli. Give everything a good stir and add in the stock.
Place a lid on and cook for 10-15 minutes until butternut is cooked through.
Take off the heat and pulse with a hand blender until smooth. Finally add in the coconut milk.
Garnish with coriander and paprika and serve.
For adults this is delicious with a pinch of salt.
