This simple healthy Curried Summer Squash Soup is comfort food in a bowl. Infused with coconut milk for a rich flavor.
This rich Curried Summer Squash Soup is warm and comforting. It is perfect for curling up on cold winter days.
I don't garden much, but I've heard that yellow squash and zucchini can really take over the garden. So this recipe is great for using up some of that yellow squash.
Other recipes to use up your yellow squash are my Yellow Squash Chips with Salt and Vinegar and my Stuffed Summer Squash.
Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Squash: I used yellow squash, but you could also use zucchini or kabocha squash.
- Onion: Adds a sweet pungent flavor.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Vegetable broth: I used low-sodium vegetable broth because I like to control the amount of sodium.
- Curry powder: I used Thai curry powder, but regular curry powder works just as well. Adds a warming spice flavor.
- Olive oil:Â To cook the onion in. Adds flavor.
- Coconut milk: I used full-fat coconut milk. If you want to use light coconut milk, you may want less vegetable broth.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavor and adds flavor.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a stock pot. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add yellow squash and garlic. Cook until tender.
- In a high speed blender blend the squash onion mixture with half to all of the coconut milk.
- Pour mixture back into the stock pot. Add vegetable broth, Thai curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Storage
This curry soup will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it. In the freezer, it will last several months.
Variations / Additions
- Curry paste
- Minced ginger
- Peanut butter for a rich nutty addition
- Cilantro for serving
- Lime juice for serving
- Chopped peanuts for serving
Other Vegan Soup Recipes
- 5 Ingredient Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup
- Tofu Noodle Soup
- Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeño
- 3 Ingredient Vegan Chili
Recipe
For all you gardeners out there that have an abundance of yellow summer squash, here is a recipe to make them the stars of the show. Another great recipe to use them up is my Crispy Fried Squash Recipe (which can be baked if you prefer).
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📋 Recipe
Curried Summer Squash Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2Â yellow summer squash (4 cups chopped)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 13.5 oz. coconut milk
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Thai curry powder or regular curry powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a stock pot. Once hot, add chopped onion. Cook until translucent.
- Add chopped squash and garlic, and cook until tender.
- In a blender, mix onion, garlic, and squash. Add half to all of the coconut milk and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Put back in the pot and add the rest of coconut milk (if any left), vegetable broth, Thai curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results
Sally says
I had to laugh…. I was searching for squash recipes because we just picked up a bunch from the same organization in Arizona that you talk about Can’t wait to try this one!
Willow Moon says
Small world! I have a fried squash chips recipe (you can also bake) that I created because you get so many squash in a box. I probably have even more, but that’s what I remember off hand. I hope you like it!
Baia says
WOW I never thought of adding curry to my squash soup. Will definately try someday
Willow Moon says
You should! It is a great addition!
Alex says
Wow, this looks beyond delicious!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Alex!
Nicole Parise says
This looks amazing! Love curry everything, saving!
xx nicole
Willow Moon says
I know, I can never have too much curry!
Mary Barham says
So my grandmother is coming into to town to stay with me.... and needless to say I have been trying to figure out what to make her!! THANK YOU!!! She will love me for this!
Willow Moon says
Great! I hope you both like it!
Jenine says
YUM! This seems like it would be delicious with all the ingredients it requires, yet very simple to make!
Willow Moon says
It is definitely delicious and simple to make - my favorite kind of recipe!
Savannah says
Mmmmmmmmmm, this looks sooo good!!! The color is just fantastic, and I imagine it's such a perfect curry to enjoy over the weekend. Thanks so much for sharing <3
Willow Moon says
Thanks Savannah!