CURRIED SQUASH SOUP WITH FRIZZLED LEEKS

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Provided by Emily Weinstein

Categories     dinner, lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

White and pale green parts of 1 pound of leeks (about 4 medium), chopped
1 medium opion, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Frizzled leeks (see recipe below)
Frizzled leeks (see recipe below)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl of water, wash leeks and drain.
  • In a heavy kettle cook onion in butter over moderately low heat, stirring until softened. Add leeks and salt to taste and cook, stirring until softened. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining soup ingredients and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Soup may be made 5 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat soup, thinning with water if desired.) Top with frizzled leeks.

Yasseen Shaaban
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I had to add some extra water to thin it out.


Hassan hadi Hadi
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I found the soup to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra curry powder and salt to taste.


Tanveer Thaheem
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste.


Vanessa Deleon
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Jessica Schoerghuber
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This soup is so easy to make! I was able to have it on the table in under an hour.


Ripa Ripa
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The curry and coconut milk flavors really balance out the squash.


Kayalee Moore
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


M A Zahir Robi
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The frizzled leeks are a great addition to this soup. They add a nice crispy texture and a subtle oniony flavor.


Giovanni Gonzalez
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I love that this recipe uses butternut squash. It's my favorite type of squash, and it really shines in this soup.


Frik Rademan
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This curried squash soup is a delightful dish! The flavors of the squash, curry, and coconut milk blend perfectly together, creating a rich and creamy soup. The frizzled leeks add a nice crispy texture and a subtle oniony flavor.