Warm and Cozy~

With all the cold and snowy weather we have had, I was ready for a warm bowl of soup. This recipe for butternut soup is a wee bit lighter, without skimping on the flavor.

Spicy Butternut & Carrot Soup
2tsp ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, diced
1/2 Tbs chili flakes
3 Tbs coriander leaves, chopped
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup butternut squash, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup light coconut milk

In a large pot, cook onions, garlic & ginger in oil until tender. Add chili flakes, stir well. Add carrot, butternut & stock. Bring to boil. Simmer about 30 mins or until all vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Remove chunks to a blender and process until desired consistency (or use a hand held immersion blender like I am going to get one of these days). Blend back into the pot over low heat, stir in coconut milk & coriander. Heat through.

Is there anything better than a warm, spicy bowl of soup while watching the snow fall? The best thing about this snow is that it was gone the next day.

Springtime will be here before you know it.

Y'all enjoy,

Sandi