Thai-style squash soup


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large butternut or Hubbard squash (10 cups worth cubed), peeled and cubed
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 6 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced (red, yellow, white, up to you)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
  • 1 red Thai chili, diced
  • 1 box stock, chicken or veg
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 14 oz can coconut milk
  • S+P to taste
  • Juice from 1 lime

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add onion and garlic, brown for 10 mins.
  2. Add the squash, potatoes, carrots, celery, lemongrass, chili, S+P, stir to combine. Add cook for another 10-15 mins on med-high heat.
  3. Add broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until veggies are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Finish with coconut milk and lime.