Simple Curry Squash Coconut Soup

This is a simple but nice comfort food. It makes a great beginning, middle or end to a meal. We like it for a mid-afternoon snack as well.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  medium  butternut squash or 1  medium acorn squash
• 13 1⁄2 ounces coconut milk or 13 1⁄2 ounces  cream
• 5  cups water
• 3 -4  teaspoons  chicken soup base
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  grated gingerroot
• 1  tablespoon  sweet curry powder
• 2⁄3 cup flaked coconut (optional)
• 1  cup applesauce (optional)
• 2  minced green onions

Directions

1. Peel clean and dice the squash.
2. Place in a medium to large pot.
3. To this add coconut milk, water, bullion, and grated ginger.
4. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until the squash is soft.
5. Mash with a potato masher and stir in the curry powder.
6. Continue to simmer until it is the thickness you desire.
7. Toss in the coconut, and applesauce (this will make a sweeter soup), and plate.
8. Sprinkle with minced green onions.