Curried Butternut Squash Soup

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Bowls of our flavorful and creamy vegan Curried Butternut Squash Soup

How’s the weather where you are? Is it cooling down yet?

If so, I have just the thing. If not, let’s pretend it’s rainy and cold and you’re in desperate need of something soul-warming.

How does soup sound?

Cooking cubes of butternut squash as part of our post on How to Make Butternut Squash soup

I’ve made a butternut squash soup before that was inspired by Tom Kha Gai. I’ve also made a Sweet Potato Coconut Curry Soup, which is on the spicier side.

But once fall hit, I couldn’t shake the idea of a curried butternut squash soup from my mind. It needed to happen.

History of Butternut Squash

Butternut squash has been around for over 5,000 years. Its exact origin is unknown, but it’s believed that the Incas grew it in central and south America during the 15th century (source).

It’s now used in many countries and cuisines throughout the world and for good reason! Not only is butternut squash versatile and delicious, but it’s rich in fiber, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin A precursors, vitamins C, B2, B5, B6, B7, K, and more!

What is Curry Powder?

Curry powder is not a common ingredient used in traditional Indian cooking, but rather an invention of the British to evoke the flavors of Indian cuisine. The term “curry” in Indian cooking refers to a sauce or gravy served with vegetables or meat. (source)

Adding coconut milk to our Curried Butternut Squash Soup for a creamy vegan soup recipe

This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and requires simple ingredients! Isn’t that the best kind of recipe?

With fall in full swing now (at least in the Pacific Northwest), the butternut squash is abundant. I’ve started grabbing one or two every time I’m at the store. I’m becoming that lady.

But how can I resist? Butternut squash knows no bounds.

Blender filled with our delicious vegan gluten-free Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe

I’m smitten with this soup. It’s:

Creamy
Flavorful
Soul-warming
Subtly spiced
Coconut-infused
Simple
& Perfect for chilly weather

This soup is ideal for evenings when you want something simple and healthy. Make a batch ahead of time to have on hand for the coming week. It would also be great for entertaining and taking along to fall gatherings.

What to Serve with It?

Although it’s great on its own, I can’t help imagine how delicious this soup would be with a sandwich – especially my Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich and Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich! Serious yum.

Or for something lighter, try this 5-Minute Detox Salad or Simple Green Salad.

Bowls of our delicious Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe perfect for fall

More Butternut Squash Recipes

If you try this recipe, let us know what you think! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with.

Also, let us know if you have any holiday recipe requests! Thanksgiving is right around the corner (eep!), and we’d love to know what you’re craving. Cheers, friends!

Close up shot of bowls of Curried Butternut Squash Soup with coconut milk and pumpkin seeds

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and yellow curry powder. A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Bowls of Curried Butternut Squash Soup topped with pepitas and a coconut milk drizzle
4.92 from 435 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Course Side, Soup
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Indian-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 3-4 Days

Ingredients

SOUP

  • 1 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil
  • 2 medium shallots (thinly diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g)
  • 6 cups peeled & chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~6 cups)
  • 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought)
  • 1-3 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar)
  • 1-2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)

FOR SERVING optional

  • Toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Chili garlic paste
  • Full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add oil, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add butternut squash and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup or coconut sugar, and chili garlic paste (optional – for heat).
  • Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until butternut squash is fork tender.
  • Use an immersion blender, or transfer soup to a blender, and purée on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more curry powder, salt, or sweetener as needed. Continue cooking for a few more minutes over medium heat.
  • Serve as is or with garnishes of choice (options above). Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Best when fresh.

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Notes

*Inspired by my Simple Pumpkin Soup and Spicy Sweet Potato Curry Soup.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with coconut oil, with lesser amount of maple syrup, and without additional toppings.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 servings Calories: 287 Carbohydrates: 48.8 g Protein: 5.1 g Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.35 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 287 mg Potassium: 1123 mg Fiber: 12.4 g Sugar: 15.1 g Vitamin A: 35550 IU Vitamin C: 72.6 mg Calcium: 180 mg Iron: 3.8 mg

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  1. Rhiannon Scott says

    Alrighty, this is the bees knees. One of the best homemade soup recipes I’ve ever stumbled upon. We only tweaked a few things because we didn’t have them at home. Instead of shallots, I used onion powder. Instead of pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts! This is one we will keep close to our hearts! 🤓Thanks for this amazing recipe!!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Rhiannon! Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo

  2. Sue says

    Delicious and easy to make (which is important to me, because I’ve found I have significantly less motivation to cook for one). Definitely recommend!

  3. Angela B says

    Many thanks for this recipe, I’ve made it once before and it is definitely on our “ favourite “ list of soups.
    I used a fresh chilli instead of the paste as I grow my own, and only one tbs maple syrup, it was delicious!
    The toasted pumpkin seeds definitely added to it, I’m in the process of making a second batch right now!!

  4. Katherine W-S says

    I made this soup multiple times so far and it’s definitely one of my favourites! I’m actually making one right now. The flavours mix so well together. The curry is not to strong and blends perfectly with the coconut milk. The Chili garlic paste give it a nice kick (I use Korean Gochujang red pepper paste that you can buy at any Asian store).

    Ps: Thank you so much for all your recipes! I make one almost every week and I really love them. 👏🏻❤️🙏🏻

  5. Larissa says

    This soup is amazing!!! I will be putting it on my regular rotation!!

    Made it exactly as written (using coconut oil, maple syrup)–other than using the chili garlic paste which I was out of, so I substituted Sriracha.

    Added the pumpkin seeds for serving, but I am excited about trying the roasted potatoes like another reviewer has posted about.

    Thank you for posting this!!

  6. Melissa says

    I have made this soup multiple times now and it never disappoints. I’m actually about to make it right now haha! It is so delicious, creamy, and flavorful. My tip is to roast some potato wedges, and dip them into the soup. I have also diced potatoes, roasted them, and used them as a topping. Thank you so much for always having amazing recipes for my vegan, food-loving mouth.

  7. Valerie Chase says

    Thank you so much for this recipe I am new to the Butternut Squash Soup Gang and OMG it is Delish!!! The only thing I changed was I put Swerve Brown Sugar in for sweetener.

    Thank you so much for this recipe.

  8. Nina says

    Delicious, easy and nutritious! This one comes together super fast. Quickly whipped it up for a light Sunday lunch. I did use roasted butternut squash from earlier in the weekend (used for MBs Butternut Squash Pasta) but still followed all the steps to merge the flavors well. Homemade veg broth, skipped the chili (hoping my toddler will eat the soup), added a smidge of nutmeg, and went light on the maple syrup. Fantastic and well balanced flavor. Filling and pretty to look at it and rivals any restaurant butternut squash soup!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Woohoo! We love a repeat recipe. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Camille, so glad you enjoy!

  9. Theresa Capri says

    This was very delicious! I needed to use up about a cup of coconut cream (the non-light kind of coconut milk) that I had frozen because it was too much for a previous dish. It was a little clumpy after thawing in the fridge, but after blending in blender when soup was done…super creamy! I used chicken broth instead of veg and did use about 1/2 TBSP red curry paste plus 1 TBSP of the dry curry powder you called for. Also used 1 TBSP brown sugar instead of the maple syrup. Oh and each time I cut a butternut squash, I wash and lightly salt the seeds, then dry in the oven on low…and of course that is what was sprinkled on the top of this soup! (yes still in the shell, but it is thin). Thanks for sharing this recipe! Definitely a keeper :)

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoyed the soup, Theresa! We love baking the seeds too =) Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo

  10. Linz says

    Delish! I subbed chicken broth for veggie, garam masala for cinnamon, and added in a bit of grated ginger, harissa and curry paste.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Amazing! We’re so glad you and your family enjoy it! Thank you for the lovely review, Katie! xo

  11. Carrie Styczen says

    I made this without garlic (not a huge garlic fan) and with regular instead of coconut milk (because it was what I had on hand). It was absolutely delicious! I ate it every day for lunch that week and will be making more tonight. I didn’t add much maple syrup as I found the coconut milk and squash had enough sweetness. This was so quick and easy to make, lots of return for little investment of time and ingredients.

  12. Claudia says

    Great recipe! Swapped out the veg for chicken stock, added 2 extra cloves of garlic and added nutmeg instead of cinnamon.

    I found that it was a tad too sweet – may omit the maple syrup next time.

  13. Joann La Fleche says

    I made this soup today..and WOW! I absolutely love it. Very simple recipe with a wonderful taste. My family is big on curry recipes and this is a new recipe I plan on keeping. My one son who doesn’t like butternut squash said he really enjoys the flavor.

  14. Annie says

    I just made this Curried Butternut Squash soup. It is fantastic! It is slightly sweet (cinnamon???) and very creamy.

    I only had Trader Joe’s coconut cream and I used 2 cans because I had 8 cups of butternut squash that was already cubed (from Costco-2 boxes) and roasted. I also used Costco chicken bone broth (about 3 cups).

    I am sitting here eating this soup with some leftover plain chicken breast. Amazing recipe! Thanks.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Annie! Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo

  15. Flora says

    I started making this last autumn and I’m already on batch two for this year! I love this recipe – the only thing I add is turmeric <3 It is easily my all time favourite soup – love from England!

  16. Becca says

    This was such a delicious soup and so easy! I roasted and puréed the butternut squash ahead of time so all I had to do the night of the meal was combine all the ingredients in a pot and let it boil for 15-20 minutes. Quick and easy but so much flavor! Because it is so light on protein/calories, I may try some variations mentioned by other comments to bulk it up but very yummy as is! Thanks for this wonderful recipe!

  17. Kimberly says

    Holy moly. SO GOOD! A couple changes I made:
    1 TBSP curry powder + 1 tsp turmeric instead of all curry
    1/4 tsp of cayenne powder added with curry powder instead of adding chili paste.
    Topped mine with some full fat coconut milk, pepitas and chopped up sage. The perfect fall soup!

  18. Abby says

    This recipe is absolutely fantastic! It’s simple and straightforward with wonderful results. I added a bit of garam masala and used red curry paste for a touch of heat, and I roasted the seeds from the butternut squash as a garnish. It’s perfect for a fall weekend, and I’ll be making it again soon!

  19. Cheryl says

    This recipe is awesome. The texture from the butternut squash and coconut milk is perfect. I put in a few chili flakes to add when everything was ready for blending – just wonderful! My mother and sister also enjoyed it, and my sister asked for the recipe! I’ll be keeping this recipe bookmarked very well, for the next time I use it. 10’s across the board!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Amazing! This is so lovely to hear. Thanks so much for the great review and for sharing your experience, Cheryl!

  20. Michael Roberts says

    Made this many times, and is a wonderful autumn dinner. I use chicken bone broth for a richer taste and add diced chicken prior to serving. Poured over some steamed jasmine rice and garnished with some of that delicious, full-fat coconut milk. This is always a family pleaser.

  21. Michaela VanOmmen says

    I made this and didn’t even substitute any ingredients!! Though I did bake the squash ahead of time (we had time and needed the heat from the oven). It turned out great and was sooooo easy! We took it to an outdoor potluck, we have one bowl left….might have to make it again…..

  22. Michaela VanOmmen says

    I made this and didn’t even substitute any ingredients!! Though I did bake the squash ahead of time (we had time and needed the heat from the oven). It turned out great and was sooooo easy! We took it to an outdoor potluck, we have one bowl left….might have to make it again…..

  23. Katie Kelly says

    This is my all time favorite soup to make, and when friends visit they request it by name. I serve with garnished with cilantro and a slice of brie, crusty baguette on the side…chef’s kiss.

  24. Liv says

    I’ve made this 5+ times now and it’s so good and so easy to make. I have the recipe memorized at this point! I definitely think the best veg stock brand to use is Better Than Bouillon veg paste, it really elevates the flavor of the soup.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Amazing! We love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Liv, we’re so glad it’s a staple recipe for you!

  25. Chef Thomas says

    Grind up a little bit FLAX SEED and sprinkle over the soup in your bowl for extra added health benefits. Great recipe and easy to modify (red hot chili pepper, thyme, chives, sweet potato, carrot) with things in your garden. Tumeric or a bit of other middle eastern spices can make this even more interesting. ThankYou MB for what you do !!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Amazing! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo

  26. Lee says

    I have made this several times! My go to soup for butternut squash. Shared with my son who’s girlfriend is vegan and they loved it also.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Lee. Thanks for the lovely review!

  27. Laura says

    This is my #1 go-to soup recipe and a consistent crowd pleaser. I make it with roughly half butternut squash (I buy pre-cut) and half sweet potato. It holds up with all sorts of modifications. I’ve made it with light coconut milk, full-fat coconut milk, and almond milk. Sometimes I use yellow onion instead of shallots. I vary the amount of chili paste or leave it out altogether. I used to roast the vegetables before adding them to the pot, but I don’t bother anymore. All versions of this soup taste great, especially with a handful of pepitas on top. Nomz.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Laura. Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications!

  28. KG says

    my go to squash recipe. ~pro tip~ half the squash, oil it down, add salt and roast before adding it to the soup. No cubing necessary – just scoop it out of the skin. I also sometimes roast a red bell pepper and blend it up in the soup too.

  29. Breanna says

    This is my go-to recipe for butternut squash soup. I make it at least once a month. Everything about the recipe is perfect! Wonderful with a piece of crusty bread and some olive oil drizzled on top + green onions. Thank you!

  30. Mary Ann says

    This butternut squash soup is just so good. I used homemade broth from roasted vegetables (I omitted the fresh tomatoes that the recipe called for); I used organic coconut milk. I had no shallots but used a small onion diced small. I added one tsp of the chili garlic paste, and 3 tablespoons of the maple syrup. I think less would be better, but no matter. This is a definite keeper recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world!

  31. Stephanie says

    I made this today for dinner. It was perfect! I had pre-cut butternut squash that I wanted to use up. I had all the other ingredients in my fridge. It hit the spot for my taste buds, stomach, and the cold weather. THANK YOU!

  32. katymoo says

    I made the amount for 12 servings – and ended up with 6 quarts of soup, so those are generous servings! It is absolutely delicious.

  33. maren says

    I just made this last night, this is my go to dinner whenever I have a butternut squash on hand, its so quick and simple. Butternut squash soup has always been a winter favorite of mine sine I was a kid and my dad would make it for me. I added turmeric for the anti inflammatory benefits and the fact that it’s the perfect color for this soup, I saw someone added ginger too and that sounds like a great idea. I only had full fat coconut milk so I scooped a couple spoonfuls out to save for topping and used the rest, it made for a very filling soup. I was full after one bowl with a small piece of bread and a side salad.

    • maren says

      I also have never tried this with the chili garlic paste, but It sounds delicious and I’ll have to remember to get some specifically to try with this soup. I used cayenne pepper instead to add some heat.

  34. Ilana says

    This soup is delicious! I was a bit short on shallots so I used a leek and a large shallot. I ended up adding about twice the curry powder that it called for and 2 tps of chili paste – I’ll add even more when serving as a little topper. It’s easy to give it your own twist! Served with Pan Fried Tofu in Coconut aminos.

  35. Emily says

    This soup was a hit. I only had about 4 cups of butternut squash so I used another 2 cups of carrots to supplement. I also used a sweet chilli garlic sauce so I skipped the sweetener. When I first tasted it, it seemed a bit blah – but once I adjusted the seasonings to taste, it was fantastic! I didn’t have any pumpkin seeds on hand so I reserved the seeds from the squash and roasted them. I sprinkled these and some chopped cilantro on top (100% recommend this) and it took the soup to the next level. Thanks for posting this recipe!

  36. Gwen says

    This butternut squash soup was very good! I will definitely make again. I only had half a butternut squash so also added in one sweet potato, as well. I used 2 TBS of maple syrup and 2 tsp of garlic chili paste. It was definitely spicy which I like, but if I made it for someone who I wasn’t sure if they could handle heat I would scale that back for sure.

  37. Joanne says

    This is a great soup and easy to adapt to what’s on hand. I swapped out yellow onion for the shallots, cut the maple syrup back 1 tbsp. and added turmeric and fresh, minced ginger for the heat. I’ll definitely make it again. One question…how did you get your coconut milk and pumpkin seeds to float? Mine immediately sank to the bottom of the bowl!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoy it, Joanne! If your soup was thinner, that may have been the issue? Also make sure to toast the pumpkin seeds and use full-fat coconut milk.

  38. Sarah says

    Made this tonight with a number of subs and one addition. I sautéed a medium yellow onion (that’s what I had in the pantry) in some veggie broth (instead of oil), added the garlic, and then added 20oz of small diced sweet potato before adding/blooming the spices for a couple minutes—then 3 cups of broth before simmering for 25 minutes. Then: 20oz of butternut squash, the can of coconut milk, and a heaping teaspoon of chili garlic sauce…before simmering another 15-20 minutes, until tender. (I cut the maple syrup because of the sweet potatoes.) Blended and topped it with 2T of raw pumpkin seeds per serving. DELICIOUS. Will definitely make it again—and may try adding some silken tofu to increase the protein.

  39. Erin says

    If you are obsessed with curry like me you must make this! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I used a dash of cayenne instead of the chili paste and it gave the perfect kick. I also used 1 tbsp of maple syrup and felt that it was sweet enough for me that way.

  40. Amanda says

    Full disclosure-I do not like butternut squash soup. I pretty much do not like butternut squash anything. That said, I really like this soup. I do. AND both of my littles ate it so, bless you. I used full fat coconut milk and a bit Granny Smith apple instead of maple syrup as a previous review suggested. Yum. We’ll be having this again, soon.

  41. Candice Goewey says

    I made this recipe last year a few times and loved it. I noticed it helped a lot with my fibro inflammation flare ups. So I try to keep some soup in the freezer. Well it’s been a hot min since i made any. I’ve tried a few different other recipes but really wanted this one again for freezer meals before my 3rd is born. I couldn’t for the life of me remember where I found the recipe. I just searched for two days till I found this again. Haha! This recipe was definitely my favorite out of all the butternut squash recipes I’ve tried this past year. ALSO, the second time I made this recipe last year I tried something that worked out amazing! I added carrots, medium sw potato, and canned pumpkin. I wanted something extra boosting for anti inflammatory reasons. It was the best! Side note, most of these ingredients are said to be milk boosting for breastfeeding. I will see if they help! 😉😉
    Thank you for this recipe!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Amazing! We’re so glad you were reunited =) Thanks so much for the lovely review! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  42. Gill says

    So easy to make & tastes delicious. I actually used half & half of butternut squash & sweet potato just because that’s what I had in fridge. Also no Maple syrup. It’s not needed when you’ve got the other sweet ingredients, unless you want it super sweet!

  43. CC says

    As someone else here shared, this is now my favorite butternut squash soup recipe! I wasn’t prepared, so had to make a few substitutions:
    No shallots, so subbed red onion.
    No veggie broth, so subbed chicken.
    Also, I try to avoid any kind of processed sugar, so left that out and added 2 carrots instead.

    It was awesome! Next time, I’ll try w/ the shallots and veggies broth.

    Many thanks!

  44. Natalie Fraser says

    I’ve made a number of variations of Butternut Squash soup, but just made and tasted this, and hands down the best recipe out there. So amazingly good!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Natalie. We are so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  45. Sarah says

    Followed the directions to a t and it turned out perfect! I really appreciate a butternut recipe that is spicy/savory because so many are sweet, and it’s nice to try something different every once in awhile.

  46. Mei says

    I adapted this for the Whole30 and put a Granny Smith apple instead of the maple syrup or sugar after the soup started boiling. It turned out to be a little sweeter than I liked, so next time I would halve it. It turned out great though and it would definitely be part of my Whole30 repertoire. Thank you!

  47. Anne says

    I had a huge butternut squash that I didn’t know what to do with, so I came here and found this recipe. And it turned out really good!
    I did modify a couple little things though. I added more curry powder, and black pepper, didn’t add the maple syrup or chili garlic paste, and included some smoked paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and red chili flake. It came out pretty spicy, but that’s what me and my partner like lol.
    Thank you for this great recipe!

  48. Lauren L. says

    Loved this soup. The flavor was amazing. The only thing I did differently was used full fat coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand.

  49. Elizabeth says

    Super tasty! A great recipe for flavoring up butternut squash. I added a peeled, chopped apple in with the onions instead of using maple syrup.

  50. Natalie says

    Turned out great! Used a mix of Berbere and Sweet Curry from Penzys plus 2 tsp Of the chili garlic and was a little too spicy. Prob perfect as written with normal curry powder!

  51. Sierra says

    Super simple recipe! Tastes amazing! My mom made it first and suggested I roast the squash first, but I don’t know how much of a difference it made! Loved it! Definitely recommend!

  52. Hiba says

    Hi! This is the second time I’ve made this recipe within the span of a few years. I love cooking with vegetables that are in season which is why this butternut squash pick is a favorite. With a very Indian spice cabinet, I switched out 1 tbpn of curry powder with 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp tumeric. I also garnished with sprinkled chili flakes instead of the chili sauce. It needed more salt, so in went 1 tsp and another sprinkle of cinnamon. Delish!!

  53. Alison says

    This recipe is FANTASTIC! Flavors are so perfect, and I’m serving this again for a fun twist on Thanksgiving tomorrow.

    I do have to echo the other comments that prep took longer than five minutes. I have a freshly sharpened knife and some scrappy experience, and even then, the butternut squash takes at least twenty minutes! Just know that going in and you’ll be all set.

    Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

  54. Stacy says

    I’ve made this every Thanksgiving & Xmas for many years & then throughout the winter.
    It’s a family #1 favorite!
    I sometimes add carrot &/or pumpkin. And always extra curry.
    Great done in a slow cooker too!

  55. Tynisha says

    I had never made butternut squash soup before. When I got two butternut squashes in a farm share, I came right to your website b/c I knew I could find a delicious recipe for it. I followed the diy veggie broth link. My family devoured it! My three year old has requested it again. Thank you for all of your delicious recipes!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Aw, thanks so much for the lovely review, Tynisha. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  56. Alison J says

    I just finished blending this and my first few bites were flavorfully delightful! I am so looking forward to our dinner tonight! The sweetness surprised, but satisfied me and gives me hope for my kids’ potential willingness to try it. They don’t like squash, sadly. I used 2 TBSP mple syrup and 2 TBSP of Sciracha since I didn’t have chili garlic paste on hand. Wishing I used red pepper flakes to spice it up more, but I’ll put that on the table for individual spicing.

  57. Katie says

    I want to thank you for all of your wonderful recipes. As a beginner cook, I especially appreciate your demonstration videos. They really help if I am unsure about an ingredient or technique. Much appreciated!

  58. Carolyn says

    Made exactly according to directions and the soup was amazing! Used 1 TBSP maple syrup and 1 tsp garlic chili sauce. The texture and depth of flavors was out of this world. I thought I was making good butternut squash soup with my old reciioe but it’s so boring compared to this. Cannot stop raving, it is THAT good.

  59. alli says

    Absolutely delicious! I used 3 cups of butternut squash and 3 cups of sweet potato (that’s all I had) and it was delicious! The whole family loved it! Next time I’ll add in an apple, thanks to the other reviews.

  60. Brittney says

    One of the best soups I’ve had! Made it per instructions with no substitutions and no toppings. Absolutely fantastic. Had it with tuna melts! This ones a keeper!!

  61. joanne gray says

    This is by far my most favourite soup – i use my own squashes so crown prince usually and is is aways a winner with friends!

  62. Julie says

    This was delicious and simple. I’ve made this 4 times now, once a week, since finding the recipe and plan to keep it as a weekly item for a bit! Lol

    I’ve made a few minor modifications when I was out of items (garlic powder, onion, etc.) Each time it was delicious, so go for it even if you do not have all the ingredients.

    I used this recipe as a base idea for some other veggies I had that needed used too. I used 10 oz of radishes and a large sweet potato in place of the squash but kept the rest the same.

  63. Alil says

    I made this recipe and it was great. It has some special sweetness. I made it by roasted butternut squash and Definitely will makes it again. Thanks!

  64. Nadia says

    OH WOWZA, the soup is absolutely delish! I’m so glad I added the 1 t. chili garlic paste…adds the right amount of kick! I used 1/2 onion as I didn’t have shallots. A perfect blend of spices! After blending, tasted soup, doesn’t need anything more, perfect! I’m so happy…perfect fall day for this soup to warm my insides! THANK YOU!!!

  65. Moses says

    I made this for my partner who doesn’t like butternut squash, and she LOVED it!

    After making it, my partner and I thought it might make a good base for a curry. I added some chicken breast that I marinated in crème fraîche, chili powder, salt and garam masala. It was fantastic.

    I’d also recommend garnishing individual servings with a squeeze of fresh lime juice (the acid perfectly balances the fat in the soup) and cilantro

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad to hear it! Love the creative toppings too. Thanks so much for sharing, Moses!

  66. Meryl says

    Delicious !! I substituted 1 medium brown onion, I used a small apple and half a tablespoon of agave nectar to sweeten the soup and I served it with a dollop of natural yogurt on the top. I used medium curry powder and it was spicy enough without the need for the chilli garlic paste. Lovely soup, will definitely make again.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Meryl!

  67. Teresa says

    Such a yummy soup! Thank you! It came together so quickly as I used frozen precursor squash. I added split red lentils to sneak a little more protein in… no one noticed 😉

  68. Hillary Oleszak says

    This recipe is AMAZING. My husband and I call this soup liquid gold. A couple of things I would add/change. This recipe would really be wonderful with sautéed ginger when you put the shallots and garlic in. To make the soup more creamy I whisked in about 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt. Also added a few tablespoons of butter. Yum!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoy it, Katie! Other readers have had success making this in the Instant Pot. If you press “ctrl+f” on a PC or “command+f” on a mac, a find bar should pop up that allows you to search for specific words (such as “Instant Pot”) in the post and comments.

  69. Robyn says

    I absolutely love this recipe, and have come back to it many times when fall rolls around. I tried it this time around using one white onion instead of shallots, and using one pink lady apple (peeled, chopped and added with the squash) for sweetness instead of maple syrup and it worked beautifully!

  70. Csilla says

    Great recipe! Loved it both me and my husband!
    Thanks for your hard work on making the best out of the dishes without making them unhealthy!
    Please keep up the good work!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Aw, we’re so glad to hear that! Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Csilla! xo

  71. Nicole Strathman says

    I followed this recipe while subbing already-roasted autumn frost squash. I added a peeled honey crisp apple I wanted to get rid of also. Seasoning and spices needed no adjustments. This is a perfectly simple and tasty soup!

  72. Darcy Costello says

    Made this for lunch today and it was the most delicious soup I have ever made! Used roasted butternut squash and subbed in unsweetened soy milk and it turned out perfectly. It took a lot of willpower for my son and I to leave some for my husband. We are a vegan household and love all of your recipes! Thanks for your part in helping my family eat well.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Aw, yay! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Darcy! Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review!

  73. Holly says

    My husband and I loved this soup. I feel like it is something I would get at a fancy restaurant for an appetizer. We followed the recipe exactly. We added a heaping teaspoon of the chili garlic paste. Next time I will add less – probably just a half teaspoon – to reduce the spicyness (although my husband thought the spicyness was perfect). We don’t have an immersion blender so we used our regular blender. The soup fit in perfectly and blended in about 3 seconds. Super easy. We added toasted pumpkin seeds on top. I was satisfied eating this on its own for dinner, but my husband would serve with a sandwich or meat on the side next time. We’ll definitely make this again.

    This is the first time I cooked with butternut squash. I used Minimalist Baker’s “How to Cut Butternut Squash” recipe as a guide and it was perfect. I will say that I did not expect the squash to be so hard inside – I was worried I got a bad one at first, but it turns out this is normal.

  74. Maggie says

    Made this delicious soup today for the first time. I used 1 tablespoon of curry and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. I think I will reduce the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon next time because it was a little sweet and I prefer a more savory flavor. I toasted some pumpkin seeds in a pan on the stove and then sprinkled them over the soup which elevated the flavor nicely….the crunch from the pumpkin seeds was also nice. I then toasted some multigrain sourdough bread and smashed some avocado onto it and sprinkled some salt on top of the bread and it was a delicious lunch. I love this website and every recipe I’ve tried is a home run!

  75. Calleigh says

    The flavor is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing :) Do you have a recommendation to make it thinner and less textured? Your photos have a more liquid appearance compared to mine!!

  76. Tracee says

    I, too, am smitten with butternut squash soup. This is THE BEST recipe ever. I added some sweet potatoes to the recipe at the suggestion of some commenters. It was divine. The curry is subtle but complements the squash and potatoes so well. Now I want an immersion blender so I can make this more often. Too much dishes with a blender. lol. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Tracee! And yes, an immersion blender sure is handy =)

  77. Sarah says

    Just made this soup. I’m not someone who has great cooking skills and honestly I spent more time figuring out how to peel and cut the squash (even after a youtube video) than the soup takes to cook. I had to blend it in two separate runs (this makes lots of soup!) then stir it back together on the stove. It’s delicious! I didn’t have chili garlic paste and just added a smidge of chili powder and it came out great. Will definitely be making again.

  78. Lindsay says

    I had to adapt this recipe a little as I didn’t have quite enough BNS so used one sweet potato and one small apple to make up the weight. (Saw someone else added apple in the comments)
    I also used the green part of spring onions instead of the shallots and half a tsp of asofotedia (also known as hing) instead of the garlic as my Mum has trouble with onion and garlic. We absolutely LOVE this soup! Lovely and sweet but spicy too. Garnished mine with pumpkin seeds and my Mum hers with spiced chickpeas.
    100% will make again (next week!) A definite autumnal/ winter staple for us.
    Thank you!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad it turned out well! And what creative modifications! Thanks so much for sharing, Lindsay!

  79. Lu says

    I just made this and loved it! I used agave syrup instead of maple syrup, which worked super well! My non-vegan mother added greek yogurt to it, but it tastes great without it too. I didn’t used to like butternut squash soup, but that has changed for sure!

  80. Catherine says

    Delicious! I didn’t have any of the chili paste but I did add a tiny bit more curry after it was cooked. I cooked the squash for 15 min before adding the coconut milk. I cooked it another 15 min with the coconut milk until the squash felt soft. Definitely will make again!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi, we haven’t used banana squash. But it looks like it’s similar to butternut, so we’d say go for it! Let us know how it turns out!

  81. Jennifer Weiss says

    Great recipe! I made a big batch and added a delicata squash to it. I used full fat coconut milk and water (didn’t have any broth). I didn’t add any sweetener and it still came out delicious! The spice amounts are perfect. Thanks for a terrific recipe – I’ll make this again for sure!

  82. june aloha says

    Yes, Igot small butternut squash at farmers’ market and made this recipe! Wow! Soooooooooooo yummy and all gone! We all love this soup. Even in Hawaii, we enjoyed autumn with this meal! Thanks for grate recipe! Mahalo:)

  83. Rebecca says

    This recipe is amazing! I didn’t have enough butternut squash so I did half butternut, half sweet potato; it was absolutely delicious. The soup was creamy, not too thin in consistency, and the flavour was perfect (I didn’t add the maple syrup and left out the chili garlic sauce). Make this recipe with your fall produce — easily adaptable and comes together quick too. One of the best soups I’ve had!

  84. Ericka says

    Can you tel me the spice level on this? I make a lot of your recipes and often send some to my grandma. We both don’t handle spicy well….

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      This one is mild, I’d say. If you’re concerned about spice add a curry powder without cayenne (you can make our blend and leave our the cayenne) and omit the chili garlic sauce. Good luck!

    • Laura says

      I made this once and my house absolutely loved it! We omitted the syrup and the chili paste and found it was both sweet and spicy enough without those. Question, though: I hate cubing raw butternut squash. Would it change it too much if I instead halved the squash and roasted it, then added it to pot to be blended? Thanks!

  85. Mar says

    I made this soup for a group of friends and they all loved it (including me)! I left out the maple syrup but used some sweet potato instead to give this soup its sweetness. I’ll definitely make this soup again :) Thank you for the recipe!

  86. Alanna says

    We love this soup! It is a staple for us in the fall and we’ve successfully substituted other similar squash from the farmer’s market with delicious results! Thank you so much Minimalist Baker for such great recipes!

  87. H D Osburn says

    I made this tonight and it was so delicious! A great bit of warmth and spiciness from the curry powder and sambal oelek was a great mix with the coconut milk and hint of sweetness that the maple syrup lent. I did throw in a bit of roasted yam that I had leftover and I was out of vegetable broth, so i substituted chicken broth. The soup turns out so silky and smooth after blending it, and it helps everything meld together.
    This is a great flavorful soup; I am going to try mixing kabocha with the butternut next time! Thank you for the tasty recipe!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  88. Amanda says

    This message is just a warning for everyone. You must allow time for the soup to be cooled before using a blender. Another recipe called for you to remove from heat and put in a blender. It did not specify what type of blender. It could be any size. I used my nutribullet. The pressure from the blender built up and when I unscrewed the top the soup blew up all over my kitchen and on my left hand, wrist and harm and my right wrist. I suffered second degree burns and am still recovering from my injuries.
    Please enjoy but be mindful!

    I did have the chance to have some of the soup too. It was creamy and tasted very good. Just a bit heavy on the stomach.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Oh dear, sorry to hear that! The type of blender used should always be one that releases pressure through a lid at the top (most high speed blenders do). Always check your user manual to see if it is safe for blending hot foods and beverages.

  89. Ross says

    I have made this recipe several times. I have found that it tastes off the charts delicious and rich if you cube and roast the squash until it is tender and slightly charred.

  90. tammy says

    could i freeze this??? just need a healthy recipe to pop in the freezer of our young friend having knee surgery
    i love your recipes always…so assume i will like this one!

  91. P. Sherrod says

    I made the curried butternut squash soup. I added cumin, an apple, turmeric and ginger powder. I used the maple syrup and full fat coconut milk. It was very good. Better than Panera’s Autumn Soup.

  92. Heather Metcalfe says

    Absolutely delicious and super easy. I only had creamed coconut on hand, so added extra broth to consistency I wanted – five stars!!

  93. Ronja says

    I made this soup and it’s SO yummy! Thank you for sharing this! If you want to see when I did it, I filmed it and you can see it here :)

  94. Krista says

    I absolutely love this soup and have made it several times, including in an instant pot with a tip from one of the other commentors! Has anyone tried making it with yams? thats all I have right now and I’m trying to stretch the food I have at home

    I might just give it a go and report back but any experience would be welcome!

  95. Alyse says

    This soup was amazing! I love butternut squash anything as it’s so versatile. This turned out beautifully! I portioned some out and blended it less so it was thicker, and used the portion as pasta sauce.

  96. Anne Redden says

    I’ve made and eaten many Butternut Soups…This is one is by far the most delicious. The recipe is simple and well described for easy following. Plus the images and videos are well executed.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Anne Redden

  97. Tacy says

    This is the BEST butternut squash soup I have ever made (and I’ve made quite a few)!! I’m going to make this my signature soup going forward! I did use full fat coconut milk but removed half of the coating to minimize the fat.

  98. Jezzebelle says

    This is restaurant quality! I used what I had on hand: spicy curry powder and subbed apple juice for the maple syrup. It was insanely delicious, healthy, and so easy!

    I can’t wait to make this again and play with some additions and garnishes like garam masala, cilantro, roasted pumpkin seeds, fresh pomegranate seeds & yogurt swirl . . . !

  99. Denean says

    This soup is amazing!! Followed the recipe fully, adding the full amount of maple syrup and chili paste. The perfect amount of heat and taste!! Adding this recipe to our weekly regime.

    • Aurélie says

      Can you help me with the metrics?
      How many grams would be 6 cups of butternut?
      For the coconut milk, it’s only 33 ml or more lile 450 ml?

      • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

        Hi Aurélie, You can find the metric measurements by clicking “metric” beneath the ingredients header. Hope that helps!

  100. quarantineeats says

    my friends and i LOVE this soup recipe. we modify it a bunch tho: roast squash, carrots, sweet potato, onion before putting in soup. add ginger! top with crispy chickpeas and tahini. YUM. SO GOOD. thank you!

  101. Gloria Brady says

    I made this soup, I used hot curry powder so I reduced the amount to 1 tbsp, it was still very hot and spicy. I used frozen squash. It was delicious, very satisfying.

  102. Kristen says

    Wow is this good! I used 3 bags of frozen butternut squash that was sitting in my freezer for a while instead of fresh. I also subbed onion for the shallots and unsweetened almond milk for the coconut milk. I used my instant pot. I sauteed garlic and onion and then added the rest of the ingredients used manual for 5 minutes. Let it natural release for 5 minutes then forced it so I could use my submersible blender and chow down. This is so super delicious! I will be making it often!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Kristen. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

  103. Janet says

    I have made this a number of times and have been taking some liberties. I have started roasting half of the BNS, garlic, and shallots. Then with the other half following the recipe as is adding the roasted half. I have also taken to adding a little paprika when seasoning it to give it some additional depth. It is a family favorite!!!

  104. Catherine Seay says

    I loved this recipe! I added toasted almonds, fresh lime juice, cilantro and a spoonful of heavy cream on top.

  105. Tara says

    This was delicious! I used a combination of roasted acorn squash and rutabaga, and I roasted the garlic as well. I only had brown sugar and I did not add any maple syrup as I thought it was sweet enough. I upped the salt to probably the equivalent of a full tablespoon to balance the sweetness. The color was vibrant yellow orange and the spice level was perfect. I had also toasted my curry powder for maximum flavor. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! I will be making this often!!

  106. Dawn says

    Hi Dana! I just finished making this, and it’s delicious! In place of light coconut milk, I used 1/2 can of full-fat coconut milk cut with 1/2 can of water. In place of cinnamon, I used 1/4tsp garam masala, and I upped the salt as I was using a particularly sweet squash. I also added about 1tsp of turmeric powder. I added a can of chick peas as well to add some texture. YUM! Thanks for a fabulous recipe!

  107. Adena Ballegeer says

    I am sick and was looking for something easy to make. This was not only easy to make but delicious ? The only thing I changed was I didn’t have shallots so used a sweet onion. Thank you for sharing!

  108. Lee says

    I love the recipes on this website (and it seems that others love this recipe!), but this one fell flat for me. It was bland, and perked up a bit after I added lemon juice, salt, and more curry, but it’s still not balanced.

    The recipe states using ‘curry powder’ which I assumed meant Indian. But based on comments it seems that it’s Thai flavors? One of your comments referred to curry *paste* which is typically Thai. I guess I’m confused?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lee, sorry to hear that was your experience! We recommend Indian curry powder in this recipe. The curry paste comment must have been a typo. We wonder if maybe your squash was on the larger end or shallots smaller than what we used?

  109. Bob says

    Great recipe! I kind of “backed into” this one. I baked a BIG butternut yesterday, and as tasty as it is on its own, the soup mood hit me hard today. So, I found this recipe and voilà — deliciousness! Quick question, for all: Most commercially available vegetable stock leaves me either uninspired or wishing the manufacturer hadn’t gone “all-in” on a particular ingredient. I know a good stock can add lots of depth, but I haven’t found one I love yet. I’m thinking I might just have to start making my own. I’m open to your ideas on a.) ready-made stock I can buy at the store, and b.) making vegetable stock from scratch. Thank you in advance! – Bob

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      This is our favorite veggie stock. And we agree – store-bought never really compares. But if we have to choose one, Pacific is the best brand.

      • Bob says

        Thanks for the stock recipe, Dana — it’s amazing!

        Two things:

        1.) Because I use my saved-up veggie peels, and because those peels vary from week to week, it’s subtly different each time. (That’s a positive in my book!)

        2.) I never realized what a great “meal hack” stock can be! A couple of nights ago, I threw some sautéed veggies and brown rice into a cup of stock and it was delicious, healthy and satisfying.

        I know this is old news to some, but to me, it’s truly a revelation!

        Best wishes to all who are reading this,

        Bob

    • Peggy Duvall says

      I use Knorr chicken, beef and vegetable stock concentrate when making soup or gravy. It is very salty so take that tip into account when seasoning your soup/gravy. The vegetable stock is my fav. of the three.

  110. Karen says

    I have made this recipe over and over again! It is so easy to make and the flavors are very diverse. This has become one of my go-to recipes and it is truly delicious!

  111. Laura Woodard says

    I’ve made this twice now. The first time I followed the recipe(like my sister says I should)
    The second time I used homemade soy milk instead of coconut milk, caramelized onions instead of shallots. Both times it came out great. Thanks bunches.
    Laura

  112. Kelly Ritz says

    Made this tonight in an instant pot. I roasted the squash until lightly carmelized first, sauteed other stuff in IP and added spices to “wake them up”, then added squash and broth. Set instant pot for 7 minutes, manual, high pressure. After cooking manual pressure release and added coconut milk. I blended everything in the pot with an immersion blender and served with pepitas and coconut milk on top, side of warm naan. I also added coriander, ginger and a tsp of garam masala during the sauteed phase and used coconut sugar because I didn’t have maple syrup.

  113. Emily says

    This soup is so so good!! I made it exactly as the recipe says and it is probably my favorite soup ever! I’ve been on a soup kick as it’s too cold to enjoy my smoothies like the summer time. This one is just so perfectly warming and just the right amount of flavor and spice. Thank you so much!

  114. Philip says

    First soup I’ve ever made, and it came out so well! (Doing a little kitchen victory lap, right now.) Didn’t have garlic/chili paste, so I substituted in a few solid dashes of garlic/chili sauce. Thank you so much for this recipe…you’ve given a beginner hope.

  115. Tina says

    I used a mini food processor to purée. I could only do a small amount at a time, because of the size of my food processor but worked just the same. I also pre baked the butternut squash for 40 mins. at 400 degrees. Seasoned with butter garlic salt and pepper prior to cutting it into cubes and adding to the pot. I agree with adding the fresh ginger & turmeric to the recipe. I skipped the chili garlic paste this time but will make again with it to try. However tastes delicious, turned out great!!

  116. Linda says

    I made this a couple of time and I loved this recipe. Do you think it is possible to convert this recipe for an Instant Pot?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Linda, we’re so glad you enjoy it! We haven’t tried this in an Instant Pot, but other readers have. If you press “ctrl+f” on a PC or “command+f” on a mac, a find bar should pop up that allows you to search for specific words (such as “Instant Pot”) in the post and comments. Hope that helps!

  117. Jen says

    Amazing!! But I wasn’t surprised since everything I have made from your site is so good! I just keep coming back for more and more. This soup was so good and my boyfriend loves it as well. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful recipes!

  118. Liz James says

    This recipe was easy and simple to follow, I had all of the ingredients in the larder. I used all of the ingredients without deviation, although I only used 2 tbsp of maple syrup. I loved the creamy texture of the soup but it is too sweet for me, next time I will not add any sweetener, I think if I add yoghurt on serving that may reduce the sweetness.

  119. Penny says

    This is a great simple recipe for a delicious soup.
    I’m trying to eat meals that are oil, sugar, dairy and salt, so I modified it to avoid using maple syrup or coconut sugar; I used two chopped apples instead. And I sauteed the shallots and garlic in water (not coconut oil). I used Vadouvan curry spice, which is perfect for this recipe, although some may want more spice. It’s easy, fast, and a cinch to modify for my particular diet.

  120. Linda M. says

    This soup was perfect for a rainy blustery night! I used a mixture of squashes – about 4 cups butternut squash and 2 cups pureed pumpkin …then the last 1/4 cup sweet potato puree I had from a muffin recipe. I did not adjust the seasonings but did add 3T of coconut sugar – it was the perfect balance to the spicy curry powder!! I used frozen cubed butternut squash which I thawed in the fridge overnight …so I kept the cooking times the same and they pureed easily with my immersion blender.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  121. molly says

    Made this a while ago (opted for no chili paste) and it was absolutely delicious. Now I am making it for my sister, as she just had mouth surgery and is living off liquids for the next few weeks. She absolutely loves this!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  122. Robert L says

    Incredible tasting soup, mixed Garam masala and madras for curry powder, careful on over sweetening, and I didn’t double the coconut milk when doubling the recipe. A must try recipe

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  123. Marsi says

    I just made this, because it’s getting cold in NYC and because I love butternut squash soup. I followed another commenters suggested and roasted the butternut squash for approx 40 mins before starting the cooking process. I am happy to say, I absolutely love the end product. Thank you for the recipe!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Marsi! Yes, roasting can definitely enhance the flavor if you have the time and patience =)

  124. Charlotte says

    Mmmmm I just made this and the house smells SOOOO GOOOOOD! I had a lot of roasted squash leftover from dinner last night and wanted to make it into a curry soup – this is the first recipe I found! I knew I kept that can of coconut milk in the pantry for a reason… This is definitely a keeper! As other commenters, I only had full fat coconut milk and used the whole can (it’s so rich). I also tossed in some Maple Habanero spice mix we got up in Vermont. The soup has a surprisingly bright, delightful combination of sweet and spicy. Perfect for a dreary, cold, rainy evening! Thanks so much for this recipe!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  125. Caitlin Chumbley says

    I had curry butternut squash soup at a restaurant years ago and always knew I could make it at home. Was looking for a fall soup and came across this recipe- it more than hits the nail on the head. Didn’t have chili garlic pasted but I did have hot madras curry powder. Almost 2Tbsp of that and the spicy level was perfect. I was leery about the added sugar, started with 1.5Tbsp of coconut sugar and ended up adding another half Tbsp. It was needed to balance out the spice. I used an almond/coconut milk blend and worked great. Ate with pumpernickel bread :) This was SUPER delicious and so worth hacking through the butternut squash!!!

  126. Gene Green says

    I’ve been wanting to make a butternut squash soup for a long time and this recipe is the one that seemed to match my flavor profile and skill level. I wanted to make a lot of soup so I doubled the ingredients and I LOVE how it turned out! I couldn’t find chili garlic paste in the supermarket so I left it out. I used one can of low fat coconut milk and one regular can of coconut milk. I will be saving this recipe. It’s simply amazing! I’m curious to know what to pair it with to add some texture! Thank you for sharing!

  127. Angela says

    Loved it! Made a few modifications to enhance flavor and tweaked to preferences.
    1) roasted cut butternut squash with onions & garlic (Used 6 cloves) for 30 min first @ 400 degrees
    2) reduced curry to 3/4 tsp for non curry lover
    3) reduce cinnamon to just a dash
    4) only had full fat coconut milk so just reduced it and added some soy milk/water to dilute
    5) blended in vitamix until creamy!!!
    Served with dollop coconut milk (as suggested), toasted coconut flakes & fried shallots

    Spoon licking good!!!

  128. Liz says

    It’s probably wrong how excited I am to know this soup is waiting in my fridge for dinner tonight. I can attest it’s delicious even if 1) you start with leftover roasted squash Cubes and 2) accidentally add crushed ginger instead of garlic. Just what I wanted, thank you!

  129. Becky Muotka says

    I made this for a work pot luck. I left out maple syrup and chili paste. I added Turkish seasoning and ginger. I used goat cheese and pumpkin seeds for garnish. Served with Fresh Naan bread. I filled the crock pot full and it was gone in 30 minutes. Am making again for a Christmas cookie exchange.

  130. Paola Espinoza says

    Such a delicious soup perfect for a cold winter day! I made extra to take to work as a meal prep, so doubled the recipe except for the coconut milk because I only had one can. Also used chili flakes since I didn’t have paste on hand. Still was so perfect! My first time having butternut squash soup and I’m hooked!

  131. Dana Chirila says

    Absolutely wonderful soup, fast and easy. I can’t eat squash so I used sweet potato instead and reduced the maple syrup to 1 tbsp. Delicious! Thanks Dana :-)

  132. Jeanine says

    Wow – this is a new favorite of mine! Thank you Dana for the excellent instructions and photos – really made it simple.

    A couple of tweaks on my part: I added chile powder with extra garlic as even though I found chili-garlic paste in the store, I wasn’t comfortable with the other added ingredients.

    2 TBLS of maple syrup was perfect. I also added fresh ginger and tumeric cause I add those to most everything.
    I used whole coconut milk – and not the lighter version, so the soup turned out filling, which was good.

    Also I used my own shitake-veggie broth as I had just made a whole lot and wanted to use it up.

  133. Nancy says

    This soup is very delicious and was a great side dish for our vegan Thanksgiving meal. Thank you! Added 1 tsp Sriracha, which was just enough heat for us. Made it in the morning and simply reheated it before the feast.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  134. Lara Raggon says

    This is my favorite soup. It’s pretty quick and easy and the flavor is so good! We used onion instead of shallots because we tend to have those on hand and we’re frugal. Overall great fall soup!

  135. Jenna Shay says

    This soup is transcendent family fall tradition level amazing. I use honeynut squash and decrease the amount of maple syrup to accommodate the sweetness of that variety. I sometimes use fresh green Indian chilies and garlic powder instead of chili garlic paste and eat them with parathas I get in the freezer section of the grocery store or Indian grocery market.

  136. Madge Blencoe says

    I made this twice in the last couple of weeks. What a delicious but easy recipe! Followed the recipe as written (except for chili paste as I had none) and it was great. So quick and so tasty!

  137. Rebecca says

    I stirred in the juice of half a lime at the end before serving. Brightened it up just a bit even though it tasted great beforehand too!

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  138. Hannah says

    This soup is everything I was hoping it would be- the perfect blend of sweet and savory. I had bone broth to use up, so used that instead of vegetable broth (nice for a little added protein), and I didn’t have any chili garlic sauce, so I used a little extra garlic + crushed red pepper flakes. I made it this morning with the intention of serving it for dinner but honestly I don’t know if it will last that long.

  139. Laurissa says

    We LOVED this soup. I’ll definitely be making it again and again this fall/winter season! I tinkered with the amount of spices a bit, added in some powdered ginger, and used some chili powder because I didn’t have any chili garlic paste on-hand. Also, I’m always in a time crunch (and HATE cutting squash), so I bought some pre-cut butternut squash at Costco, and the entire soup came together very quickly and easily!

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  140. Jennifer Hoff says

    Great flavorful soup, I made it for a teachers appreciation lunch. I tripled the recipe and wow it made a lot! I would say it would me more like 20 + servings than 12. It filled my large LaCruset Dutch oven nearly to the top I was just able to use the immersion blender without it spilling over. I roasted the halved butternut squash 45 min at 325 on convection, let them cool then made the soup as written except I used slightly less than the lower Amt suggestion for the syrup. It turned out quite thick, which I like, especially after sitting over night in fridge, it thickens even more. Definitely buy additional vegetable stock if you prefer to thin it out. The chili oil drizzle really complements the soup. I couldn’t find Pepitas at the Store unfortunately, that would have been really delicious. Im going to head to a better store and get some Pepitas for my leftovers, there is a lot of soup that wouldn’t fit into my travel crockpot!

  141. Rachel Hayden says

    This is an absolutely delicious soup! It’s soothing, creamy and the perfect amount of sweet, savory and spicy. I would definitely recommend making it. Plus you make everything in one pot!

  142. Leptosiphon says

    Yummm! So easy to make, except cutting the butternut squash (yes I used a sharp knife). I topped with cilantro and was so good! I will for sure make this again.

  143. Kristin says

    My ultimate favorite for the past 12 months. If you love ginger as much as I do, one suggestion is to add a good heaping tablespoon of fresh grated ginger when sauteing shallots (or onions as I rarely have shallots on hand. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Great comfort food, but fancy enough for guests/dinner party.

  144. patricia says

    Butternut squash soup is a cold weather staple in our house. This curried coconut version is quite simply: heavenly. Followed the instructions, but used full fat coconut milk and added chopped ginger. To avoid cutting a hard squash, I roasted it and the skin peeled off easily and the house smelled wonderfully of roasting squash. So happy I ran out to the store and got the Garlic-Chili…sure to be a regular from now on! Thanks for this inspiration on a cold Ohio day.

  145. Jean says

    So so good! I took another reviewer’s advice and oven roasted my squash first. This made the actual soup cooking time go quicker and I was hoping to get that extra flavor in the squash from roasting it.
    I used extra garlic and regular onion as I did not have any shallots.
    Instead of chili paste I used a splash of gochuchang sauce.
    So creamy and a hint of sweet with curry – I used a regular curry powder and Garam masala.
    Great on a cold evening!

  146. Abha says

    I made this last year for Christmas and it was a big hit. Only adjustment i made was to roast thr butternut squash first. I love roasting veggies. Just brings out it’s natural sweetness and I added less maple syrup. Oh and it takes away the labor intensive step of chopping and peeling the squash. This soup is so delicious. I have squash waiting on my counter today for this soup! ?

  147. Hannah says

    First just wanted to say that this is my favorite destination for healthy, delicious, simple vegan recipes. Don’t underestimate the simplicity of the recipes however – everything on MB that I’ve made is next level. “Restaurant quality” as my boyfriend likes to say :)

    This recipe was no different! I added lemon juice for brightness and red pepper just because I had one I needed to use, but that ended up being a really nice addition. I topped with toasted almonds and pepitas. Yum!

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  148. Kelli says

    I just made this soup. It is only November 11th and here in Michigan were are getting hit with a snow storm and nothing sounded better than a bowl of soup. This soup is outstanding. It was very easy to make, the hardest part is cutting the squash. I omitted the curry because a few of my kids don’t care for it. The flavor is great. I used the max amount of maple syrup and the max amount of garlic chili paste. I’m glad I made a double batch because my family loves it. I’ll make this again soon.

  149. Chalisa says

    As someone who likes butternut squash but doesn’t care for the sweet soup, I definitely loved the idea of a savory curried squash soup. I added some fresh peeled/sliced ginger, a couple of lemongrass stalks, three big spoonfuls of red curry paste and then skipped the cinnamon and maple syrup. It came out amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  150. gina says

    hands down the best soup ive ever made. im not a curry fan so i skipped it. came out OUTSTANDING. creamy, delicious. surviving off it this winter!

  151. Niki says

    Delicious! I live in South Florida and it’s like 85 degrees outside so I put my AC down to 65 to pretend it’s fall while I enjoy this, hehe. I can’t believe some people are saying it’s bland because I find this to be incredibly flavorful even with only a pinch of salt and pepper. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  152. Saja says

    I am planning to make this soup for dinner and I would like to know if I can add fresh shrimp and scallops to this recipe?

  153. Tess says

    Delicious! The spice/flavour is perfect. I used full fat coconut milk and added some turmeric. Super easy to make – hardest part was cutting up the squash!

      • Sarah says

        My cousin told me a helpful hint with cutting up butternut squash; microwave it for 2 minutes. It softens up the squash and makes it WAY easier!

  154. Lauren says

    Amazing!!! This soup is easy to make and taste great. At the end, per my taste, I added extra cinnamon and maple syrup.

  155. Amy says

    This soup really hit the spot for me. I didn’t have all the spices needed (instead of the actual curry powder I just eyeballed my own mix of turmeric, cayenne, paprika, and cumin), but it all came together quickly and was pretty easy for me, a total novice. I’ll be having this for the rest of the week!

  156. Patricia says

    This was delicious! I love all your recipes, but this soup might just be our new house favourite!! It was soo good we ate it all up before we could take a picture. Thanks so much!! I did heaping amounts of curry, because I love curry. Soo yummy!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

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  157. Charlotte says

    This is delicious . I think the people that left negative comments probably didn’t have a good spice to use. I used a good quality Indonesian red curry paste that I found at an Asian market, I also added 3 times the garlic and added chopped ginger and sautéed it all together . Full fat coconut milk and a tablespoon of ghee(because I love that butter flavor. Next time I’ll add fish sauce instead of salt. I think that suggestion would be wonderful

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  158. Briana says

    This recipe was very good. I liked it a lot as is, but I’ll be tweaking it a little for continued use (i.e. double the garlic). :) Thanks for the inspiration!

  159. Kristi Kurylo says

    Absolutely delicious! I used a small amount of red onion instead of shallots and sugar instead of maple syrup as it was all I had on hand. It was delightful the first night, but now here on day 2, it’s even better! Thanks for the great recipe!

  160. LW says

    This soup is incredible, it’s in constant rotation in my house. It’s also my go to soup to make for friends and family.

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  161. MamaRN says

    I made this twice. Both times I used a mirepoix instead of shallots simply because that’s what I had and two types of curry powder. Fantastic and easy! The flavor is perfectly balanced. As toppings we did roasted cauliflower one night, pepitas another and today I added roasted peanuts. The second timeI made the soup I used light coconut milk and increased the amount of squash, broth and curries so that we would have enough to freeze. Highly recommend.

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  162. Jeanne says

    Wonderful. I left out the chili garlic sauce since I was making it for a new mother, and it was excellent. I added two Tablespoons of maple syrup and will test my butternut squash next time to taste for sweetness, since I could’ve gotten away with 1 tbsp. Like others, I roasted a halved squash instead of cubing to save my aching thumbs.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      You could use the bulb or green parts of a green onion (if possible), and omit the garlic and sub a garlic-infused oil?

  163. Kira says

    Amazing! I had no canned coconut milk, so I substituted coconut milk beverage from a carton. Other than that I followed the recipe to a T and it was fantastic. Would HIGHLY recommend!

  164. Nancy says

    If I had to pick my all time favourite soup (which would be so hard because I looove soup) it would have to be this one. I roasted a buttercup squash for it, which gives it even more depth. It’s smooth and velvety and the curry and the chili garlic sauce give it a nice kick. Home run on this one Dana.

  165. Janet says

    Excellent recipe! My only recommendation is to start low on the chili garlic paste and taste before adding more. (Although I have to admit that I did not have that ingredient, so used sriracha instead.) Easy to make and very creamy.

  166. Melanie W. says

    This was absolutely delicious! I will make it again!

    I had 3 leftover roasted honeynut squash (similar to butternut, but smaller and sweeter) which I used here (they made about 3 cups of pureed squash once scraped clean).

    I used full fat coconut milk instead of light to make each serving more filling, and didn’t add any sweetener because the honeynuts are so sweet naturally.

    For curry powder, I used 1 tsp of Penzeys Sweet Curry, 2 tsps of Penzeys Hot Curry, and 1 tsp of Penzeys Now Curry.

    Seriously so good!

  167. Beth says

    I made the recipe as written and wouldn’t change a thing! It was delicious and easy to make (even with having to prepare the squash). My husband and son loved it, too, so I’ll definitely make it again. Thanks!!

  168. Tanya Harris says

    This did not meet my expectations. It was too bland. The concept sounds delicious, but it failed to be flavorful.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Tanya, sorry to hear that! It sounds like something went wrong as it should be very flavorful. Did you make any modifications? Was your squash a vibrant orange/yellow color or more dull? If more dull, that could mean it wasn’t fully ripened before picking. Also, was your curry powder fresh? We recommend our DIY version for best results!

  169. K. L. Sanders says

    I made this as a meal prep as soup is my comfort food during Fall and Winter. The receipt was easy to follow. My local grocery store already had chopped butternut squash in the refrigerated section, so that helped with prep time. I sample some before placing it in cup size containers, and extremely pleased with the outcome. I did add cilantro to give it a little more of a zest. The next time I make it, I’m going to substitute the maple syrup with agave nectar.

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  170. Krista says

    This is the best soup I’ve ever made and one of the tastiest soups I’ve ever eaten! I made it for the first time about two weeks ago and I’ve been dreaming of the day I have time to make more! I seriously look forward to it. I have a lot of dietary restrictions right now, so it’s so empowering and exciting to make something delicious — and healthy — from scratch. Thank you so much for coming up with and sharing this recipe!

    Note: I didn’t have shallots, curry powder or vegetable broth, so I substituted shallots with a yellow onion and vegetable broth with beef bone broth. I didn’t use any substitutions for curry powder though I look forward to trying the soup with that, too.

  171. Becky says

    I made this tonight and I thought it was good, my toddler gobbled it up, but my 4 year old and 7 year old complained it was too spicy. It was a standard curry I guess, but I wouldn’t use the word savoury to describe it. I added about a quarter cup of nutritional yeast and some Daiya cheese shreds and that helped.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Becky, did you use a store bought curry powder? If so, we would suggest trying our DIY version and perhaps omitting the cayenne to make it more appealing for those who are sensitive to spice. Hope that helps for next time!

  172. Cindy says

    I made this following the exact recipe. So delicious and easy. I hope my husband leaves some for me. He just ate three servings for lunch. And when I say butternut squash he usually makes a face.

  173. Marie says

    Excellent soup! I feel like my family gets more than enough sugar with desserts and snacks, so I skipped the maple syrup but added a peeled, cooked apple. The soup tasted plenty sweet to me, an admitted sugar lover. I had to sub minced garlic and chili powder for the garlic chili paste and added some extra curry to give more heat that was missing from not having used the paste. Looking forward to trying again with the paste. Thanks for the recipe. Peace and blessings.

  174. E says

    Used full fat coconut milk and after sauté of onions, ginger, and garlic, just added squash, curry powder, etc. to the instant pot and used “soup” mode. Didn’t use cinnamon or maple sugar. Added a little fish sauce for umami and a good amount of salt. Hand blender is so fun to use once soup has cooled. This is the similar flavor to a staple of soup I made years ago and the flavors are comforting, energizing and it’s healthy! (my 2 year-old liked it and said, “spicy!”)

  175. Kate says

    All I can say is….WOW. This soup hit just the spot, was super delicious and filling, and lasted me for lunch for most of the week! The combination of creamy coconut milk, curry, and a dash of cinnamon was just the thing to get me into the fall spirit :) I roasted the butternut squash seeds for about 15 minutes with a little bit of seasalt to top off the soup–next time, I may try fried sage. Thanks so much for sharing!

  176. Lindsey Phelps says

    I roasted the pumpkin before adding it and also added green beans! So amazing! This is the closest I’ve gotten to authentic curry.

  177. Bonnie says

    Fall has finally arrived in WI, so it’s time for soup. It is so yummy that this recipe was on a regular rotation last fall/winter. Costco has cut up organic butternut squash so this is so simple to make.

  178. Lisa says

    I’d like to make this soup for a fall party of about 40 people. It sounds yummy!

    How far could I make it ahead?

    Would it freeze well??

    Thanks!

  179. Heather says

    This was a WONDERFUL soup. I modified it for the Instant Pot, thus did not cook the butternut squash for 4 minutes after adding the spices. I cooked it on MANUAL HIGH PRESSURE for four minutes and then used an immersion blender. I only did a TBSP of curry as I was feeding it to a 3-year old. She quite liked it! I did a rounded 1/4 TSP of cinnamon which my husband found to be too much, so I will likely do a rounded 1/8TSP next time…and there will be a next time. I do agree with another commenter that the prep time was not realistic for most people, unless you have already chopped and peeled the butternut squash. Oh! I also added three carrots as my squash only yielded 5 cups of squash. I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes!

  180. Michele says

    Love this recipe and the soup it produces. I use full fat coconut milk, and add a little cayenne for extra heat. This has become my go-to fall soup. My whole family loves it and requests I make it often for them. Thanks for sharing with us!!

  181. Molly Cuddy says

    This is an amazing soup! Filling and smooth and so much flavor. I didn’t have chili garlic paste but I did have chili curry paste and used that…a wonderfully delicious recipe.

  182. Rochelle Dworkin says

    I made this recipe exactly as suggested except I used hot curry powder and a bit of sriracha- so it was quite spicy but we like spicy food. It was so easy and delicious. A perfect curried butternut squash soup recipe.

  183. Sue Schelter says

    I made this for company coming tonight, so I haven’t finished it off with the coconut milk drizzle & pepitas. However, I could hardly keep a spoon out of the pan so I have put it away for now! It’s delicious! I did have a problem finding chili garlic paste at my local store. I did google it and I see it’s available not too far away. That being said, I added a touch extra curry and straight up chili powder – about 1/4 or 1/3 tsp. Before I make it again I will get the paste. I’m sure it will add just a little punch of flavor. * Oh, since I have arthritis and cutting a squash takes some effort, I roasted it in the oven before making the soup. I was able to skip straight ahead to mixing all the roasted squash, liquid & spices in after the shallots/garlic had sauteed. **Would this work with well frozen squash?

  184. Suzanne Amoroso Schultz says

    This is the most delicious butternut squash soup I’ve ever made. I didn’t use as much curry and mixed a half of can full fat coconut milk with half can of low fat for a little richer soup. Very delicious.

  185. Jo says

    Wow! If I could give 10 stars I would. It’s the middle of July and I am trying to not eat the whole batch right now. The only modifications where shallots instead of onion, a tiny amount of honey for the sugar, a full fat coconut milk because that’s what I had. I won’t use a sweetener next time, I don’t think it’s necessary. This is definitely a keeper! Thanks!

  186. Marley says

    I loved this soup!
    I chose to use a buttercup squash instead of the butternut as I find buttercup to be a bit sweeter, I roasted my squash in the oven first and then scooped out the flesh when cooked. After sautéing my onions I put the spices in and cooked them for a couple minutes, I only used 1tbsp of curry powder and I found that to be sufficient. After the spices were toasted, I put the squash in with the maple syrup and then added the broth and used only the cream from the can of coconut milk, blended it up, got it sufficiently hot and it was devine.
    5 stars!

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  187. Lisa says

    I made this recipe and loved it! I used full-fat coconut milk instead of light, for a richer taste. I omitted the maple syrup and added a few dashes of stevia. I’ll definitely make again.

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  188. Kim says

    Hi! I absolutely love your recipes and have made this one multiple times. So delicious!
    One comment I have though are your prep times. Your blog is fabulous but your prep times constantly set me up for disappointment. There’s no way I can prep in the amount of time you write and I misjudge how much time to give myself to make a meal. Just a small feedback, maybe it’s just me but there’s no way I can peel and dice 6 cups of butternut squash, shallots, garlic, and gather all my spices in 5 minutes. Again, FABULOUS recipe and blog though!!

  189. Scott says

    This was soooooo good! I didn’t have any curry powder so I used your recipe, and didn’t have any ginger so I used dried ginger snacks and … wait for it … (I hate it when others do that but am giddy about this!) … ginger beer! Mildly spicy with full-fat coconut milk … vegan and bladder healthy (see ic-network.com). The only feedback, and perhaps I’m just naive/inexperienced, was peeling and cubing the butternut squash took longer than 30 minutes.

    PS Greetings from NC! We are also former Pacific NW residents!

  190. Thoma Simpson says

    The recipe should mention to peel the squash so you do not get all the pesticides from the skin. The squash can be cooked first with the peel, once cooked, discard water, cool in cold water for a minute and remove the skin. Put cooked squash and all other ingredients in blender.

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  191. Karla says

    Fabulous. Was looking for a soup recipe for some extra squash. Did not have the full amount of coconut milk on hand – but not important – it still was coconutty. I used a curry powder mix that has other spices in it. Fabulous. Soup was awesome. Adding it to my repertoire. Another score for MB.

  192. K.D Mack says

    Perfect “snow day” recipe! I had an extra butternut squash from a farm box and roasted it, then needed a soup recipe. This was perfect…had some shallots and broth on hand but no coconut milk so subbed half soy creamer and coconut creamer (trader joe’s brand). I think roasting it first gave it more flavor and made it easier to blend. Put a little extra curry, added a dash of chili powder since I had no chili paste, and a dash of turmeric (because why not?). Followed everything else as written and wow…super yummy!

  193. Crystal Olry says

    This is hands down my favorite recipe for a butternut suqash soup! A neighbor of mine brought it over as a gift shortly after I gave birth to my new baby girl. We ate it up and my 2 year old loved it too. It is now a staple recipe of mine. I have made it another 3 times over the past 3 months. Healthy! Warming! & Delicious!

  194. Diane says

    So delicious. I was out of coconut milk so used coconut cream. Made it so rich. I can taste the coconut sugar so would use 1/2 the amount next time (I am pretty much sugar free so it may not taste that sweet to others). I also used only 1 tablespoon of curry powder. A great soup!

  195. Monika says

    This soup is lovely, my butternut squash end up being about 7 cups and I put it all in. I don’t buy shallots so I just put in 1 medium onion. I didn’t have all the spices for curry powder so I just eyeballed it, really simple to make and satisfying soup

  196. Frank says

    I made this recipe this afternoon and it was delicious! I used the DIY curry powder and it had a lovely heat. I substituted the coconut oil with avocado oil, and added a little more curry powder and salt til it was perfect. It will now be my go to Butternut Squash Soup recipe, 2 thumbs up!

  197. Zbig Banach says

    This is an excellent recipe. I made it exactly as written, but without the optional chili garlic paste. My wife is sensitive to hot spices and I used Penzeys Sweet Curry Powder. It had a wonderful taste and was not hot. I am new to making curry’s so thought this was a safe approach, but next time I’ll make my own curry powder per your recipe and adjust the cayenne to taste.

    I am curious if mine turned out to thin. When I sprinkled the toasted pumpkin seeds on top they sank to the bottom. I used a light coconut milk as the recipe indicates. How did you get yours thick enough to float the seeds? Should I be looking for a light coconut milk with a certain amount of fat/thickness?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi there, it sounds like there may have been too much liquid! We would say increase the amount of squash or decrease the vegetable broth next time.

  198. Marcy says

    Fantastic blend of ingredients, and it was HEAVENLY(!) but here are a few modification that may have helped.
    1. Try to find a curry powder that has no chillies in it, then you can add that separately, to taste.
    2. Dice the shallots, not slices.
    3. BAKE the squash. Separate ends from neck. Put all face-down on rimmed baking sheet. Bake it until ends almost collapse and sugar-syrup is starting to run on the sheet. Remove from oven, put ends in a large bowl (I use a large Pyrex measuring cup and aim for 5-6 cups). Use solid metal spatula to scrape the syrup into bowl (lest it burn and be lost!). Return necks to oven and lower temp a bit or it may burn instead of caramelize the edges, and bake until extremely soft . Now scoop flesh out of the ends into bowl with the syrup. Vigorously stir in dry ingredients using whatever tool you like. When necks nearly mush, scoop out flesh and syrup, even if a bit caramelized, and mix vigorously.
    4. Add coconut milk and broth (but NO sweeteners) to shallots/garlic and bring to a boil. Add the squash and reduce heat, simmer on low (use a lid!) until warm/hot, stirring occasionally. NOW add sweetening, IF NEEDED, to taste, warm further before serving.
    The result will have rich texture, no lumps, and not resemble a smooth gravy/puree/canned cream soup.

  199. Shawn says

    I had roasted butternut squash on hand so used that. Didn’t have quite enough so I chopped up a sweet potato and threw that in to make enough. Completely forgot to add the maple syrup, but didn’t even need it. Tasted great without it and good to get rid of that extra sugar.

  200. Thomas says

    Wanted to use ingredients already in my kitchen: sub an onion for shallot. Sub whole coconut milk for lite. Sub roasted red chili paste for garlic chili paste. Sub Hot Madras curry powder for curry powder. This soup had a nice amount of spicy heat. Gave some to a vegan friend. She likey.

  201. Amy says

    Made this for the 4th time tonight! One of my favorite soup recipes and so easy. My cousin requested it for Christmas Eve dinner! Thank you for creating another amazing and easy to make dish:)

  202. Bonnie says

    I make this soup all year long and LOVE IT! I add More curry because we are curry fans and enjoy the depth of flavor it adds to recipes. My husband adds the suggested chili paste to his to make it hot and Spicy. I’m making this right now with butternut squash which I am roasting first but normally make it with sweet meat squash.

  203. Laura says

    I quadrupled this recipe and brought it to a faculty meeting at the end of a rainy day. It was enjoyed by all. I added additional curry powder, about a tablespoon fresh (actually 4 TBS for the bigger batch) minced ginger, and more salt and pepper to taste. I also added BOTH maple syrup and date sugar. Finally, I did not add the chili paste, and served it with the toasted pumpkin seeds and the coconut cream as toppings.

    Everyone loved it…not just the vegans and GF colleagues. We all felt the warming qualities and it made me happy to make it for my colleagues on a cold, wet day.

  204. Susan says

    I have made this soup a few times now and everyone LOVES it!!

    One comment, though–the prep time is long. I’m wondering if I am doing something wrong. How do you cut the squash, shallots, and garlic in under 5 minutes? Or half an hour?

    Thanks!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Susan, a good quality knife and lots of practice go a long way :) You can also buy pre-cut squash to speed up the process. Hope that helps!

  205. Susan says

    This is a wonderful recipe! Easy to follow and Oh, so tasty. I actually used sweet potato once when I couldn’t find butternut squash. Very good. This soup is a regular at our house.

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  206. Beatriz Rowe says

    I made this soup for Thanksgiving and it is the BEST butternut squash soup I’ve made or had. I used full fat coconut milk and a bit more curry ( I use Madras Curry Powder from Sun Brand-flavorful and available in the supermarket) and everyone raved and wanted the recipe.
    I will be making this again!

  207. Jess says

    I made this soup for Thanksgiving and it has become a constant request from my non-vegan family. I am now required to bring it every Thanksgiving because they loved it so much. Thanks for the great recipe!!

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  208. Trish says

    I just made this with one change. I turned on my oven to 500 and tossed the butternut squash with salt, pepper, curry and olive oil. While I prepped and sautéed the leeks and garlic, the butternut squash roasted (approximately 8-10 minutes it was still al dente) and it imparted a roasted sweet flavor. It came out great and was a big hit!

  209. Lady A says

    i made this as directed. we used the garlic chili paste. the flavor is just right. we found that it was missing fat…that creamy thickness that i’ve tasted in other butternut squash soups. here it starts off creamy in the front but ends thin in the back of the mouth, if anyone can understand that. we thought about butter. i dont know if more coconut milk will do it and i don’t want it to affect the flavor too much…l’m at a loss.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi there, for a creamier soup you could use full-fat coconut milk! Also, is it possible that your squash wasn’t ripe or there was too much liquid to squash? Those would be our top recommendations!

  210. Raiza Arnone says

    This soup was a huge hit!!! Perfect in every way. The curry did not make it spicey hot at all as some comments said, and since I didn’t have the chili garlic paste, i added hot chili powder as a topping which only made the soup better. My lunch guests could not stop complimenting me on it. Even my husband loved i.

  211. Latifah Randolph says

    Amazing! Of all the years cooking I’ve never made a purée soup always chunky. All of favorite ingredients. Flavor excellent!? I added nutmeg, allspice and little turmeric. They just go well. I did not have chili garlic paste(I had all ingredients home except that) so while in blender added one very small dry pepper ?. Garnished with coconut ? threw away the seeds by accident cleaning up ??‍♀️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will share next time ??‍♀️

    • Belinda says

      Great recipe. Easy fast tasty. I didn’t find it too spicy from regular curry powder although you may want to avoid using curry powders that are labeled ‘hot’. Heat comes from the addition of the chili paste. I didn’t have any so I used Siracha. Also used honey instead of maple syrup. Will make again.

  212. Laura says

    This is such a wonderful soup! I have made it three or four times now and each time it turns out great. Even my six year old daughter loves it and she is not a fan of spicy food and she has never had curry before! It is a keeper. Perfect amount of flavour and little spice, just enough to make my taste buds dance!

  213. Kathryn Ball says

    I added 1 more tbsp of curry powder, 2 more cloves of garlic, and modified the chili paste to 1 tbsp. The recipe doesn’t NEED these modifications, but it will make it a lot more flavorful. This soup is awesome.

  214. Emme says

    I would like to substitute fat free half and half for the coconut milk (husband likes curry, but not coconut). Will that work?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Emme, we aren’t familiar with fat-free half and half! If using a fat-free product, we would expect this soup to not be as creamy.

  215. Emily Jones says

    Wow, this soup was delicious. A couple of tips…we like heat, but I was surprised how a small amount of the Chili garlic paste brought the heat! So, be careful when adding. Also, I chose not to puree the soup. I left it the cut up pieces of squash, I did mash a little bit to make the broth a little thicker, but I loved it this way. If you’re a texture person like me, it took away the thought of eating baby food. Honestly, this soup is so amazing though, I would have eaten it anyway! Thanks for the recipe!

  216. Katie Bailey says

    I made this and roasted the squash instead of cooking it with the other ingredients and it was soooo good! Very delicious I plan on making it again!

  217. Amanda Davidek says

    This was AMAZING. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and it came together so quickly. Another great minimalist baker recipe!

  218. wheeze says

    i had a ton of butternut squash from the garden, and i have made lots of different things, from risotto to roasted, and, of course, soup. i was looking for something a little different than the typical soup, and came across this recipe. i roasted the squash first, as i have found it gives it a bit more depth of flavor, and i omitted the maple syrup, as i am not a fan of too sweet. in any case, this is delicious. absolutely my favorite butternut squash soup recipe ever. thank you!

  219. Erin says

    Just made this and love it! I didn’t have canned coconut milk so I used coconut milk from the carton. It ended up more liquidy than I think it’s supposed to be so next time I’ll just use less. Doubled the recipe so I’ll havw it for a while!

  220. giggi says

    A co worker made this and shared a spoonful with me. I have not eaten butternut squash before. This was so tasty, I am going out on a rainy and cold day to purchase the ingredients to make. She used fresh I will try frozen. I expect to have a bowl with some buttery toasty bread. Can’t wait Thanks for Sharing and keep up the good work.

    • Latifah R. says

      Omg same thing my coworker let me taste a spoonful. The next two days was very cold and rainy so you guessed it I made as well. Just wished I doubled the Ingredients. Not sure about sharing lol too good.

  221. Clare says

    Easy soup to make. Fantastic taste. I’m not a fan of squash either. I did roast the butternut first. Nothing but a little oil on it. So flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Yay! Glad to hear that, Clare! If you could leave a star rating next time, that would help us a lot :D

  222. Jasmine says

    By far, one of the best soups I’ve ever made. I’m so excited to share this with friends & family. I thought the spices were perfect & added a great balance to the sweet – a wonderful combination of flavors!

  223. Liz says

    I love this recipe. So many butternut squash soups are just sweet and have little flavor, but this one’s got some serious flavor. I made it to the letter, and it didn’t disappoint!

  224. Jill says

    Just made this last night. It was pretty good, but if I’m being completely honest, it was not my favorite butternut squash recipe. I did not find it overly spicy, as a previous comment mentioned. In fact, I found it too sweet. The chili sauce actually helped a lot, and just a smidge more salt. Were I to make it again, I’d cut down on the maple syrup, using maybe only a single tablespoon rather than the 2-3 called for.

    I will also add that my 1-year-old son LOVED it. He hates being fed from a spoon, but was ate this soup off the spoon no problem!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Jill, Sorry to hear this wasn’t quite what you were hoping for! You can certainly omit the sweetener or sweeten to taste next time :)

  225. Naomi says

    Best butternut squash soup I’ve ever made! So easy! Couldn’t wait to bring a squash home from the farmers market! Thanks again, Dana!

  226. Teresa says

    I have looked through all of the questions and don’t see this one, so forgive me if it is a repeat. Can you substitute chicken broth for the vegetable broth? Thank you so much, looking forward to trying this!

  227. Barbara says

    Made this tonight to use up leftover butternut squash. My usual recipe has cream but hubby is now dairy-free so this version with coconut milk (unsweetened, full fat is what I had in the cupboard) was amazingly delicious! Just the right balance of sweet and spicy, and quick to the table top. Paired with a green salad and topped with slivered almonds. I’ll definitely make it again.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Barbara. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  228. Lisa says

    This looks fab!! I know it would be better with fresh, but for now I have some TJ’s canned butternut squash purée…how many cans do you think I would need?

  229. Nicole says

    This is the first butternut squash soup that I’ve eaten and loved…sooo comforting, warming and just spicy enough. I personally do not like sweet (or apple) in squash soup so I leave the maple out and think it’s perfect. Yummmmm.

  230. Mathew Mikolas says

    What an incredible recipe!
    I truly believe I could eat this everyday for the rest of my life and never grow tired of it.
    Thank you!

    • Pam says

      This soup is amazing.It has such depth of flavor l couldn’t stop eating it.I bought ready peeled and cut butternut from the grocery store which makes the soup so easy and quick to make.l didn’t use coconut milk.l added a bit of half and half to the soup once l served it but l tried my second bowl without it and it was just as delicious.l will definitely make it again!!Best butternut soup!!

      • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

        Thanks so much for the lovely review, Pam. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  231. Lulu says

    I made this and loved it! I added cayenne for a spicy kick and used chicken broth. I think next time I will skip the cinnamon and substitute the maple syrup with honey.

  232. Tricia Sexton says

    I love this recipe. Very easy and its so delicious! My parents think so too :). Just one question-how much is one serving?

  233. Jenna says

    Loved this, and I usually don’t like soup! I used it with a little less curry powder and a little more maple syrup. The pumpkin seeds go really well with it!

  234. VeganMuncher says

    This soup is a staple in my house! Its solo bomb! I make rice on the side And pair it with the soup, I also stir fry mushrooms and add then in the soup as well, top it off with Cilantro and lime ?

  235. Sally says

    I roasted the squash -cut in half, drizzled with olive oil and maple syrup, added nutmeg, cut the curry to 1 1/2 tsp, used penzey spices, mild curry powder. At the end I added two ears of fresh corn. Wonderful!

  236. Rylea says

    Made this tonight with local grown squash. Was by far the easiest and cheapest recipe I found !! The swapped oils for butter in the beginning cause I didn’t have them. Turned out delicious !! The only thing was I think I’d add chilies next time or jalapeños. Otherwise awesome !

  237. kylie says

    This is definitely a good base recipe, but it definitely lacks in flavor. I strongly recommend adding MUCH many spices. I added a generous amount of nutmeg, cumin, chili powder, and other spices and only then was it really nicely seasoned. If more mild flavors are you thing, this recipe is great, but personally I like things with a bit more spice. That being said, with a few personal tweaks, this is a great recipe that I’ll definitely use again!

  238. Keren Glazier says

    This recipe was soooo good! I only used a small can of coconut milk and just added a little more broth. The flavour was still really powerful and super delicious. This is my new favourite soup recipe!

  239. Kathy says

    This is one of my family’s favorite soups. I follow the recipe as written with a few modifications. First, I cut the squash lengthwise, remove seeds, and roast skin-side up until skin is soft to the touch. I let cool then scoop out flesh. Second modification is that I use only one Tbsp of maple syrup – otherwise (for us) it’s way too sweet. The addition of pumpkin seeds adds some great texture. I serve with Tyler Florence’s chorizo empanadas with cilantro crema. My modifications here are: I use soyrizo vs. chorizo; no olives (hubby doesn’t like); add a chopped roasted red pepper; use pie crust instead of making my own. Crema is simply Fage yogurt, lime, a bit of cumin and chopped cilantro. Somehow it all works!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Yum! Thanks for sharing your recipe changes with us, Kathy! We are glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  240. Vivienne Abrahams says

    Incredible take on the traditional recipe, I added Cape Malay curry dry mix…and sweet potato … delicious …thank you!

  241. Vanessa Gomez says

    thank you so much for the recipe! i made for 22 people and it was amazing. everyone loved it :) i made it again for just two people and i halved the recipe. i found that it needs more spices and it turned out sooooo gooood

  242. Eva says

    I was sick for a couple days with a cold, better yesterday, back to sick today. I made this soup, and I’m feeling fantastic at the moment! Definitely recommended for coming back from a cold. I added ginger and more garlic, and subbed onions for the shallots. I did probably 1/2 the curry powder so as not to be too spicy. I also found out mid through that I didn’t have any coconut milk that I thought I had. So I made homemade coconut milk instead: blend 1 cup shredded coconut with 2 cups hot water (I used a Vitamix, not sure if a regular blender would do it). Then squeeze through a nut milk bag. I think this is roughly equivalent to full-fat canned coconut milk.

    • Eva says

      I meant to add that I also skipped the sweetener. I don’t miss it. I bet it would be good with an apple in it though.

  243. Lisa says

    I made this for my daughter who is a vegetarian but eats very little dairy. She is still napping but my youngest daughter and husband, who swears he hates anything with coconut milk, both loved it. I was a bit worried when I tasted it at the start of the simmer, but then realized I’d forgotten to add the maple syrup. The syrup really rounds out the flavor. I used an immersion blender and this soup came out very creamy and looks so pretty in the bowl. I love so many of your recipes. Thank you especially for this one.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Lisa. We are so glad you enjoy this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  244. Bethany says

    This is one of my very favorite recipes! I highly recommend pairing it with the chickpea shawarma sandwich – so, so delicious!

  245. Danica says

    This soup is so good. I’ve made several of your recipes now and I’m never disappointed. Thank you for making healthy food that is also delicious.

  246. Jessica says

    Possibly the BEST soup ever. Have made it twice and has turned out amazing both times. Didn’t measure any of the ingredients – guessed everything and it turned out fantastic.
    TIP: I was too lazy to try and get the rinds off the squash so I cut it into pieces and roasted it first. Skins popped right off and added extra flavour to the soup. Just amazing!

  247. Margaret Toma says

    Made this yesterday. All measurements the same. I used V8 juice for the vegetable broth and a 4 oz can tomato sauce. It was lovely. My hubby wanted to add chick peas for some crunch. I may add canalini or northern. We’ll have to see….

  248. Lisa says

    Hi! Am midway through making this. It would have been helpful to know whether the squash should be chopped into large/small chunks or left whole – totally not clear! Also – garlic chilli paste? Recipe? Thank you.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lisa, Thank you for the feedback! We’ll make the instructions clearer here. Hope you enjoyed the soup!

  249. Cindy Schaefer says

    Great recipe-brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it. I love it! I think I’m going to start eating it for breakfast! I think the yellow curry is what made it special…haven’t made butternut squash soup with yellow curry before. Thanks!

  250. Haley Dawn says

    I’ve made this soup multiple times and I’m absolutely in love with it! I love the spice kick and flavor blends, its a twist on traditional butternut squash soups. I’ve always loved butternut squash soup, in all its shapes and sizes, but this is my favorite.

  251. Dr. B says

    This soup was soooooo perfect! I mean, I just wanted to drink it. And the fragrance while it is cooking???? unfreakingbelievable how good the curry and cinnamon smell. I need to make batches of this to freeze while the squash are still good! Everybody loves it, major hit! As far as the curry comments….1.5 tbsp worked great for me. I guess it depends on where you get your curry from!

  252. Martha says

    Excellent recipe; my ‘on the fly’ adjustment was to mix in the top heavy cream from the coconut milk can during the saute phase and then deglaze the pot with a few splashes of apple cider. After letting that mixture cook (covered) for several minutes, I followed rest of the recipe and was delighted with the result. The cider and coconut blend was aromatic and really brought out the curry/squash flavors (I used a mix of regular curry powder and some hot ginger curry powder).
    Will make again to test these unplanned variations!

  253. Sandy says

    Wow. All I can say is Wow. I wanted a savory soup and that’s what I got I left out the cinnamon and maple syrup and did not have chili garlic paste However, I added Cardamom and coriander and used Cayanne pepper I also used a few more cloves of garlic and a tad bit more curry it was sooooooo good everyone loves it

  254. janine says

    Hi, I have probably made this recipe 7/8 times. I add sweet potato and use onion instead of shallots as i dont usually have them on hand. I don’t add sweetener and I add nutmeg and use Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste and garlic Chili Sauce as I did not have Chili paste. It’s amazing every time! This is my go to soup when i’m eating clean (Whole30) and its AMAZING xo

  255. Corey says

    Made this tonight with the only change being full fat coconut milk rather than light! Creamy, a bit of heat, and perfect for a sub zero night! Served it with the loaded kale salad.

  256. Chris says

    This was an amazing taste sensation. I used left over roasted butternut squash which was naturally sweet, so deleted the maple syrup. Will definitely make again for family and company.

  257. Guillemette says

    Perfect soup that I made several times already! It’s so creamy and comforting, and very warming too thanks to the spices. Yet another delicious and easy recipe from Minimalist Baker! Thank you so much for making my life simpler.

  258. Jenna says

    I love this soup! I’ve made it twice now – once for my husband and a friend, and once for my office Thanksgiving potluck. It has been a hit each time! It’s very flavorful, rich, creamy and delicious. The only thing that makes it spicy is the chili garlic paste – go easy on that, depending on how spicy you and your guests like your food. Can’t wait to make it again!

  259. Penney says

    Really tasty. Other butternut squash recipes tasted to me like pumpkin pie. This was a new spin on it for me. I liked it a lot.

  260. Lorna says

    I made this last night and it was delicious! Next time, I will double the recipe. I didn’t have shallots, so I used some chopped onions. I didn’t have lite coconut milk, so I used regular. I did not change the spices at all. I did roast the butternut squash first. It was great and I’m looking forward to trying out more of your recipes.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Lorna. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  261. Jodi says

    I made this recipe this afternoon, exactly the way it was written, and it was absolutely perfect – easy, quick, and tasty as all get-out. Thank you for the permanent addition to my repertoire!

  262. Melanie Miller Lebens says

    Loved this soup; flavors just jump out at you but very balanced!
    I tweaked it a bit but still followed the recipe pretty closely. I used leftover squash and yams from Thanksgiving and added the spices to the onions and garlic (didn’t have shallots) and coconut so the their flavors would bloom first. The person who commented 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls of curry powder was too spicy used the wrong kind!! I used the sweet yellow curry powder from Penzeys and it was perfect! Added the juice of 1 small fresh lime as well that gave it a nice hit of acid and helped balance it out. Also added freshly ground pepper and seasoned salt, to taste and 1 tablespoon butter to finish with. Garnished with creme fraiche, fresh minced cilantro, and a drizzle melted butter mixed with a little curry powder and smoked paprika. My husband absolutely loved it!! Great cool weather Soup!!

  263. beka says

    I’m really picky about butternut squash soup, because the last time anyone in my family made it, it ended up bland and not very good at all. This soup, however, is AMAZING.

    I did two things differently than specified in the recipe: first, I roasted the squash at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 30 minutes (basically the instructions from the Butternut Pecan Sweet Potato Mash) so it was already fork-tender before I added it to the soup pan. Second, I didn’t blend the soup, because my blender is garbage and I didn’t want to get the food processor out and I don’t have an immersion blender. Because the squash was already tender, it resulted in a chunky potato-soup consistency with the good good flavor of this curried butternut squash.

    OH! I also didn’t have garlic chili PASTE, but I used garlic chili SAUCE that I found in the Asian food section of the grocery store, and it worked just fine.

  264. Becky says

    I just made this for the first time and oh my gosh it is wonderful! I followed the directions to the letter. I had the full-fat coconut milk but not the chili paste or pumpkin seeds. A drizzle of that on top was perfect. It was so rich and flavorful. I am new to veganism – i’ve tried lots of recipes over the last couple months. This is the best by far! Thank you for sharing your expertise! I’m hooked. I just noticed you have a cookbook. I’ll be ordering that.

  265. Maxine says

    My sister and I made this for Thanksgiving and it was spectacular. We weren’t precise with the measurements; a full, large butternut went in and we and left out the garlic and sugar, instead adding in cumin and two roasted poblano peppers with the seeds, which added a nice kick. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

  266. Tracy says

    My first time making soup from scratch. It came out great! It took me longer than 5 minutes to prep, but that’s because I have never cut a butternut squash before. I will definitely make it again!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Tracy. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  267. Valerie says

    Hello! Just made this tonight after I adapted it to the pressure cooker and it turned out delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

  268. Jan says

    I like most of the recipes on here. But I don’t understand why this soup needed maple syrup and cinnamon. But it’s a taste preference. I would omit the sweetness of both those items and also the coconut. I like flavors but not sweet mixed with curry powder. Indian flavors are best when paired properly. I used ghee for oil and curry powder with chili powder. I also added curry leaves. Need to sauté the curry powder a bit. And I added lemon. Well that’s my bit on this recipe. The squash has a naturally sweet flavor to it. Oh and I roasted it before I added it to the garlic and shallots. Happy cooking.

  269. Jessica says

    I just finished making this soup and it is so good!!! I have made butternut squash soups before, but not using curry and I have to say that the curry gives the soup such a great earthy flavor. However, I used half the amount of curry called for in the recipe. I would suggest to start off with half and add more later after tasting. This is definitely now my go-to butternut squash soup recipe!! YUM!

  270. Selin says

    Hi, I was seriously doubting butternut squash soup without real cream but this was SO delicious, thank you minimalist baker! I subbed onion and garlic for shallot and it was still super yummy.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Selin. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  271. Christine says

    My most successful soup since I started making them a month ago. Wow so easy and good! Thank you for putting this recipe on line.

  272. Lynda says

    I made this soup on Friday , kept it in a cool place , I have some left will it be ok to eat or should o throw it away , I just used butternut squash onions and curry powder and used s veg cube s

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Lynda! Yes! You can either freeze leftovers or refrigerate and eat the leftovers throughout the week! I even find that leftover soup tastes better after it has been in the fridge for a couple of days.

  273. Ruthie says

    I made this, it is so good. But I don’t know what the actual serving size is. And how to figure calories. I ended up with a lot. No way I could. Eat a 1/4 recipe at one time.

  274. Parker says

    Just made and it is FABulous! Thank you for the great recipe, it will be on repeat throughout the autumn and winter. : )

  275. Sierra says

    Delicious! I made this to take to friends that just welcomed a baby and then had the other half for ourselves. Went easy on the spiciness for my breastfeeding friend (used a tsp of curry and a little pinch more of cinnamon) I didn’t have a large enough Butternut so I used a Kabocha Squash too. (tip, remove that weird sticky film you sometimes get from squash chopping by placing packing tape on the area and pulling off!)
    I was in a hurry so I didn’t use the vitamix, went with the immersion blender instead and it came out so smooth, yes!
    Adding this one to the fall lineup for sure!

  276. Sharon says

    Family loved the soup. We added onions because we like them and we did not have shallots. We don’t care if stuff is smooth and like chunky. 2 butternut squash was about 1.5 recipes worth. Thanks for a great idea.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sharon. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  277. Diane Moreno Zerby says

    How do you peel a squash??
    I’m assuming that you peeled it anyway.
    I’ve only ever roasted squash and it looks like it’s uncooked and you have it cut into chunks.

  278. Jeff Reichenberger says

    This soup looks and sounds great. I have an amazing carrot crop this year…could I substitute roasted carrots for the squash??

  279. Roberta says

    I loved it! I just made this and had a bowl before putting the rest away, and have to say that this recipe is a keeper. I made it as written and it was delicious! Great recipe and a breeze to make. Thank you for posting it. :-)

  280. Tanya Walde says

    yum this soup was amazeballs !!!! I used the full amount of (balinese curry ) and hot sauce and fresh parsley my daughter who absolutely does not like curry loved it !!! oh and also used half acorn and half butternut squash yum yum yum !!!!

  281. Chelsea says

    Making this for the second time tonight (this time a double batch) and I really wouldn’t change a thing – As a vegan looking for tasty warm options going in to the winter, this is such an easy recipe to fall back on. Thanks for sharing! :)

  282. Rebecca says

    Can you add a note with the toppings on how to present them as they are in the picture? Do you mix the chili paste with the full fat coconut milk and put that in a squirt container to swirl on the soup? Please tell!

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Rebecca, we poured the coconut milk from a small pitcher, sprinkled on some smoked paprika, and then topped with the pumpkin seeds.

  283. T Str8 says

    Delish! Perfect fall soup. I cheated ant used purred organic butternut squash out of a can. Amazingly simple and bounding with flavor. I used extra curry and added a dab of jarred harissa. This recipe is a keeper, love the coconut milk with the spices. Thank you!

  284. Hazel Hacker says

    Once a month, I have a mass cooking day – where I make stuff to freeze to bring for lunch or dinner. Today was that day, and although it was 80 degrees and muggy as all get out, I decided the squash on my counter had to go and this recipe was where it was heading! I don’t have the patience for peeling and chopping, so I stuck it a couple of times with a knife and threw it in the oven for an hour, along with an acorn squash. Good thing cause I didn’t have enough squash from the one for the recipe! I wound up using both squashes and a sweet potato! Used full fat coconut milk, cause that’s what I had, the full amount of Curry and a splash of maple syrup. WOW WOW WOW!!!! I’m having this for dinner tonight – love the chopped apple idea so going with that as a topper. Thanks so much for this – it’s going in the “keeper” file!

  285. suzi says

    Fantastic recipe!! I added one cup red lentils for protein and used full fat coconut milk. out of shallots so used a small yellow onion. Could not be more tasty!!

  286. Hilary says

    I made this for the first time tonight and it was delicious! Based on the comments I started with one tablespoon of curry powder as I’m a wimp with spicy foods and that was perfect. I recommend folks start there and always add more as needed. I bought pre-chopped butternut squash from Trader Joes so this meal was on the table 20 minutes after I started! Perfect for a weeknight and some cooler temps.

  287. Kaitlan says

    I made this today and it was delicious!

    In response to others’ comments: I’m relatively new to the curry world, so I just used basic McCormick curry powder found in the spice section ( I had no idea there were other types of curry powder). Similarly to the experiences of others, it worked well, was not too spicy, and I actually added an extra teaspoon or so. I also roasted my squash, just because roasted veggies are my favorite.

    Taking a page from Dana’s Coconut Red Curry with Chickpeas, my favorite curry recipe, I added frozen peas at the end and it was bomb. I also toasted up some vegan naan and dipped that in the soup, because, seriously, why the hell not?!

    Thank you, Dana, for another great recipe!

  288. Mikela says

    I have used this recipe several times and it has become a fall staple in my house. I always add the chili sauce for some heat, as well as grated ginger. I have also substituted onion for the shallots. This recipe is simple to make and extremely flavorful. It’s one I will come back to time and time again.

  289. Madee Stirling says

    Our family loves this soup! Our non vegetarian friends/family also love it. We use a tbl of curry for us. The only thing extra that we add is about an inch of fresh grated ginger. It adds a nice warmth.

  290. Leslie- Gumbo Champion says

    Just made this soup, I did not add 1 1/2 tbsp of curry, only added maybe 1/2 tsp and additional 2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup and I am very pleased! It is delicious and glad I only used a little curry. Although I’m not a professional cook, but I do know if there is an ingrediant I not sure about especially a seasoning I aid on the side of caution. Always remember with a soup you can always add a little more, but you cannot remove it once you’ve added it.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Great reminder, Leslie, and thanks so much for the lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  291. Jillian K says

    OMG! This is my favorite thing in the entire world. I could eat this every single day, it is that good! Everyone NEEDS to try this at least once! Absolutely amazing!

  292. Deb Squicciarini says

    I made this soup today. It was easy and delicious! The only substitution I made was regular coconut milk for the light because I didn’t have the light on hand.

  293. Alex says

    This was my first time making soup and this was just perfect! i didnt have curry powder so mixed chilli, turmeric, cumin and ginger powers together. Will make again

  294. Kelsey says

    I stumbled across this recipe last year and have made it several times since, including tonight. It is amazing! One of my all time favorite soup recipes! And always a crowd pleaser. : ) Thank you for sharing it!

  295. DizzyLizzy says

    Dear Minimalist Baker;

    This will be the 5th of your recipes I have tried – none of them have failed me yet!!! I’m so excited. Right now I actually have your “Vegan Banana Nut muffins for 2” in my oven baking and am about to make this soup for dinner .. so thats a double whammy MB day!! Yum!! Thanks for all your great recipes and for inadvertently helping me transition to a plant based lifestyle.

    Much love from Vancouver BC!!! <3

  296. Sharee says

    Absolutely delicious!!! Made this to take to lunch at my mums house and the family all loved it and had two bowls each. I roasted the butternut in the oven first with olive oil drizzled over. Then added the cooked butternut to the pot after with the garlic, onion, curry powder, cinnamon etc. I’ll definitely use this recipe again, soooo tasty and simple to make.

  297. Alicia says

    I made this tonight and it was delicious!!! Made exactly as written, only used pre cooked leftover squash. I loved it and my three kids really enjoyed it too! A keeper for sure!!!

  298. Charles says

    I made this soup for my wife and I. We love spicy and the recipe resulted in a, by our assessment, delicate yet flavorful bowl of comfort. I would go as far as tossing a little toasted coconut on top with the pumpkin to accentuate the Indian flavors!

  299. Amanda says

    This was amazing !! :) I added sweet potato and carrots and my boyfriend said it was to die for .
    Leftovers were great as well!

  300. Yvette says

    I love this soup. I was looking for something a little different than the standard butternut squash soup and this was it. I adore the coconut and curry combo, it is delish. I’ve made it twice, once for my family and everyone loved it and again for a New Years eve party and it got a lot of compliments. So thanks for simple but really tasty recipe.

  301. Kelsey says

    I made this for the second time last night! This is now my go-to butternut squash soup recipe. I love the spiciness from the garlic chili paste and the richness from the coconut milk (I used full fat coconut milk for extra creaminess). Thank you for your recipes that never disappoint, Dana!

  302. Hannah says

    This was amazing! I doubled the recipe to make for a church event, and it was a hit! I omitted the sugar altogether and used full fat coconut milk (because it’s what I had) and it was still delicious. I’m pretty wimpy when it comes to spice, and the curry wasn’t too spicy at all. I even added a little chili garlic paste, and it made it divine. Thanks so much for this recipe!

  303. Teresa says

    This soup is AMAZING. I made it exactly as the recipe says, wouldn’t change a thing. I made up some rice to have along with it (trying to make it a more filling meal. For leftovers we also added steamed vegetables). We topped the soup with toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted coconut, and fresh cilantro.

  304. Janet Dykstra says

    This soup is JUST what we’ve been looking for!! Made it for the first time (assuming there will be many more) tonight and we loved it. I made it with only one cup of broth, which made it a bit thicker, although I did also have only a scant six cups of squash. Seasoning was perfect! I used a Sweet Curry and Saigon Cinnamon. We will certainly return to this soup!! Delicious! Thank you!

  305. Holly says

    Making this for the third time tomorrow. It’s incredible! I use it as a gateway drug to introduce sceptics to plant-based recipes.

  306. Ashley says

    I’ve made this twice now and it is delicious. I added way more curry (personal preference) and it was a hit in three households!! I also added 16 oz of tofu before turning it on purée. Just wonderful.

  307. Linda Stettler says

    Thanks for a wonderful jumping off point. I used your recipe as inspiration for a similar soup but made several changes. Roasted the butternut squash with garlic. Added fresh ginger to the sauteed veggies. Added sweet potato. Left out the sweetener. Blended it all together and garnished with cilantro and toasted sunflower seeds. SOOOO delicious! Thanks!

  308. Karly says

    This was such an easy recipe and is absolutely delicious. I added a little red pepper and extra curry powder for some heat; but otherwise followed the recipe to a tee!

  309. Johanne Delisle says

    I made this soup tonight for my guests and it was a big success. Easy to prepare. Not time consuming either. Perfect recipe! I used homemade fresh coconut milk.
    I will definitely make it again.
    Thanks for this recipe!

  310. Lisy says

    Any idea on how to alter the recipe to be made in a slow cooker? My instinct is low for 5ish hours and then add the coconut milk?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi! I think that should work nicely! Thought I haven’t tested it myself, let me know how it turns out!

  311. Steve says

    Made this (more or less) for our Gourmet Club soup & salad dinner, 6 1/2 couples, &, most everyone had some with many compliments. Used ~ 8 cups of diced, homegrown squash, didn’t have grape or coconut oil, so used olive, really big shallots, 4 – 5 cloves garlic, & added ~ 2 cups chopped leak leaves & 2 small tomatos, chopped. Used ~ 3 T (old) curry powder, ~ 2 T cinnamon sugar, ~ 20 oz sweetened almond milk (leftover from kids visiting at Xmas), vegetable bullion instead of broth, ~ 5 T chili sauce, & ~ 1 t garlic powder. Came out brown sugar brown. Served w/ coconut milk garnish. Used real VT maple syrup, and you can taste it, even over the spices. Yummy! &, w/ the coconut milk, not too spicy.

  312. Jaclyn Phillips says

    Love it! First time and now forever lover. Granted it’s a one and a like 6 months recipe considering carb count. However, something I will look forward to twice a year. My husband and daughter loved it. Went heavy on the coconut milk and made a garlic, curry, paprika sour cream garnish.

  313. Rachel says

    I’ve made this soup twice, exactly as the recipe calls for it. I’ve also made Dana’s Curried Sweet Potato Soup, and comparing the two (they’re somewhat similar recipes/processes), I have to say I love the butternut squash the best. It’s creamy, hearty, and the perfect soup to share with friends on a cold day. This will definitely be a favorite I’ll return to each year.

  314. Sharon says

    Made this for a Vegan friend who just had surgery, thankfully I doubled it so that I could keep some! It is so creamy and smooth, love it!

  315. Neela Sheth says

    So delicious, I used Garam Masala instead of “curry powder”. It’s delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  316. Jaimie says

    Loved this recipe! I’ve made so many variations to squash or pumpkin soup and this is my favorite.
    I made slight changes based on my diet and ingredients I had on hand which I’d like to recommend.
    *I used a can of trader joe’s reduced fat coconut milk, slightly creamier than light coconut milk and less creamy than full fat. Mainly bc this is what I had on hand.
    *Instead of maple syrup I used 1 small honey crisp apple (peeled and chopped up), added with squash. I’m on weightwatchers and apple’s are “free”, syrup is not. This gave it that little bit of sweetness to balance spice.
    *I used amount of curry powder recipe called for, my jar of curry powder is not very potent/spicy. Other reviewers are right, it depends on both your curry on hand and your taste preference. Mine came out perfect, just a little heat.

  317. Tammi says

    I added 1.5 tsp of Curry and only added 1 TBS of maple syrup. I would say it is sweet enough without it. When I make it again I will omit the syrup. Nice soup!

  318. Leigh says

    Thank you for this recipe. This soup is delicious! I used regular coconut milk and chicken stock since that’s what I had on hand. Substituted raisins for the maple syrup to be Whole30 program compliant. Added a pinch of cayenne for a nice kick. Topped with natural cococut chips, but it is fabulous with no garnish. This will be a fall and winter staple for us!

  319. Sarah says

    Hi! Adding my voice to the chorus of fans of this amazing and versatile soup recipe! I originally found this when we were mostly plant-based in 2015 and it became a family fave. Thankfully we’ve been able to adapt it for the Whole30 we’re doing this month by omitting the maple syrup, subbing in an apple for sweetness, and using a compliant broth. Topped it with chopped compliant bacon, lime juice and cilantro. Still amazing!

    Thanks for all of your work in creating yummy and accessible recipes for all types of eaters!

  320. Mattie says

    I wouldn’t add the maple syrup next time. I like this soup better savory and not sweet. Otherwise a good recipe. I also prefer to roast the squash first because the flavor is better.

  321. Shakura says

    I LOVE ME SOME PUMPKIN! I made this for New Years’ Eve and the whole family LOVED it.

    The soup has alot of flavor and is very rich. Thanks again!

    • Shakura says

      I made this soup with pumpkin instead of butternut squash ;-) hence the reason I caps locked ‘I LOVE ME SOME PUMPKIN’ haha

  322. Clio Mead says

    I made this today and was surprised by the luke warm reviews from family. I have a fairly mild curry powder, so I used the recommended amount and was told that’s all they could taste. Not the coconut or anything else. I liked it, but it’s a lot of soup for just 1 fan.

  323. AV says

    Made this today. Only had full fat coconut milk and curry paste buy it came out so creamy and delicious. I might add more heat next time. I served it with warm garlic naan. Oh yeah!!?
    Can’t wait to make for guests!

  324. Beth says

    I just made this soup to start off the new year right. It’s love in a bowl! I couldn’t find the garlic chili paste so I didn’t add. Instead I increased the medium curry I used to 2 T. and added 1/8 t. more of cinnamon. The only maple syrup I had on hand was a brandy maple syrup, used 2 T. Just the right amount of sweetness. This soup is good for your body and soul, thank you!

  325. Julie says

    I made this tonight for my extended family’s New Year’s Eve dinner. I didn’t have any shallots on hand so used onions, and the squash I used was a nondescript orange-fleshed squash, not butternut. I’m very happy with how it turned out! Easy to prepare, great flavor, and nice to be able to provide a yummy vegan dish for vegan family members. Thank you!

  326. Margaret says

    Delicious! I roasted the squash halves in the oven (400 degrees for approx 40 min) instead of cubing & cooking on the stove top 1) because scooping out roasted, cooked squash from the shell is easier than peeling & cubing it raw, and 2) I love the added flavor of the slightly caramelized roasted squash. I added chopped dried Salaam India chili peppers for heat. Not only does this taste wonderful, your house smells amazing while it’s cooking. So glad I made a double batch!

  327. Beth DiPaolo says

    I look forward to trying this recipe over the New Year weekend. Will definitely post after trying. Question for you, what green did you use to garnish for the photo? Is it cilantro, parsley, thyme? It really makes the photo pop! Beautiful artistic photography and looks like a lush soup! Happy New Year.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi! Yes it is a must try for sure! That is smoked paprika and parsley but you can use cilantro as well! Happy cooking!

  328. Chloe says

    Hello! Thank you for sharing your time and recipes. I just made this and my mother and I LOVED it! Just enough of all flavors. I used whole fat coconut milk and coconut sugar! Worked out great! Next time I’ll make chili garlic paste and roast pumpkin seeds. Great easy recipe! Thanks again!

  329. Cheyenne says

    Oh. My. This soup was deliciously sweet and savory. I added an apple and topped the soup with the seeds from the squash that I boiled for 10 minutes and then salted and roasted and also with some fresh sage leaves that I fried up. With the apple in the mix I only added a dash of maple syrup and it was plenty sweet. Seasoned with the curry powder to taste because I was hesitant to put the full amount and glad that I held off. Yummy yummy — this one’s going in the recipe box!

  330. Andrea says

    Made this tonight, my squash didn’t make nearly as many cups as I thought it would so I added a bunch of carrots and a red bell pepper. My husband added liquid smoke to it – which was a brilliant addition. Love the versatility of this recipient! It was really delicious!

  331. mary says

    Just made this tonight. It is delicious, warming and earthy with the curry. Heat was just right, but I may leave out some of the maple syrup next time. This is comfort food.

  332. Lauren says

    This soup is delicious! I didn’t have coconut milk so I had to leave it out, but it was still amazing, and I’m sure would be even better with the coconut milk.

  333. Tammy says

    I loved this soup. I didn’t have broth so I used water and added more curry a, cayenne,nd garlic. I served this with sour cream and toasted seeds with cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Thank-you for your recipe.

  334. Michelle says

    This is delicious! I made this on a foggy, cold, rainy night and it was just perfect. Some of the reviews commented that it was too spicy – I used “Indian curry without salt” and 1.5 tbsp was a great amount. The only reason it got a little spicy was that I was a bit heavy-handed with the sriracha (totally my over-enthusiasm and even then, still very delicious!). This is a great recipe – and so easy!!

  335. Laura says

    This soup is wonderful. I had been looking for a go to butternut squash soup recipe and this is it. I make my own curry powder using – I omit the hot chilies so that it’s flavorful but not spicy) and I also roast the butternut squash first. I’m going to make an extra large batch when I host our office holiday party later this week. Thanks, Dana! You always have amazing recipes.

  336. Li says

    Perfect soup, loved by hubby and 3 kids (including 16 month old baby — he drank it by the bowl). I used less curry and no sweetener, but regular coconut milk, just delicious, mildly spicy and satisfyingly sweet.

  337. Cheryl says

    I just made it, maybe it was my curry powder, but it was pretty bland to me. I went over the recipe a few times to see if I left anything out… I didn’t add the sweeting, perhaps that was it?

    • Cheryl says

      I must change my review! I doubled the curry and added the juice of a small lemon to brighten it up. (I never used the sweetening) I simmered it a while and then let it sit for a few hours. It was much better. I’m sure I’ll make it again.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Yeah, depending on the sweetness of your squash that can definitely help! And of course, more curry powder + salt will always help, too.

  338. Jo says

    Not too spicy for our immediate family. Even added a bit more curry. So soothing. This soup is the best. Will be making it again soon.

  339. Sheri says

    I’m a pretty good cook, and I’ve done a lot of cooking in my life. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the most delicious soup I have ever made! Only change I made was using a small onion instead of the shallots, and chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. Also used only 2 tablespoons of maple sera. It was unbelievably delicious.

  340. Nadine says

    Made this last night for a large family gathering, doubled the recipe, and it was a huge hit. Even those who profess to not like curry cleaned their bowls. Than you for a nutritious, delicious, filling recipe that pleased a crowd! Enjoying the leftovers now and even tastier day 2.

  341. Jim Schlatter says

    I made this tonight and it was a wonderful soup. I followed the recipe exactly (by weight) and didn’t have the issues with too much curry as some had noted, but I used “regular” and not the spicy curry…maybe that made the difference. To hit the 840g of squash, it took all of one of the largest butternut squashes Meijer had to offer.

    My wife does most of the cooking, so maybe this is obvious to everyone else, but you can use a potato peeler on the squash! Much faster than trying to cut the rind off. It took me considerably longer than the 5 minutes of prep.

  342. Ellen says

    I was at Costco shopping and found a container of butternut squash soup already peeled and chopped. I searched for a recipe on my iphone while I was in the store and this recipe popped up. I was loose-goosey with the measurement of the curry powder. It turned out deliciously spicy and pleasantly light. My husband and I loved it and I will make it again.

  343. Tomlib says

    The creamy and delicious soup was an awesome crowd pleaser and appealed to many people. I loved it so much I made it again! It was fairly easy to make it has complex flavors.

  344. Penny says

    Wow! What a great easy soup. Like Steve, I added some freshly grated nutmeg, awesome. I made some substitutions based on what was available in my kitchen. I did not have coconut milk so I added an extra teaspoon of coconut oil and some Almond-Coconut milk.
    I also used water instead of broth. Our first snow storm of the season and what a way to celebrate. Thank you for sharing.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Penny. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  345. Steve Thorn says

    Made almost to the letter, as I always say you should the first time, though I subbed Sriracha for the Chile garlic paste, and added a touch of freshly ground nutmeg. Flavor was spot on in all respects. Perfect recipe!

  346. Theresa Leri says

    This is a fabulous soup. I prepared it exactly to the recipe’s specs, and it turned out beautifully. I’m including it on my Thanksgiving Dinner menu, and I am certain my friends and family love it.

    I roasted the squash prior to making the soup. I think this makes for a richer, nicer taste and texture.

  347. Jenny says

    I recommend some lime juice and lots of salt :)

    Then again, I used water instead of veggie broth so maybe I missed out on some extra flavor that way.

  348. dianne says

    I just made this for dinner. It went together quick and easy, and it was delicious! I added added a can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained) for a little more protein.

  349. Jill says

    Love this soup so much! Doubled the recipe so I could freeze half. Used an onion instead of shallots, 1 can of lite coconut milk & one can of full fat. Used yellow curry powder, which is very mild, so didn’t minimize amount. Everything else exactly as written. Immersion stick works perfect, so no need to clean my Vitamix. Thanks so much for an excellent fall soup!

  350. Salina says

    Soup was great!! We had to use a vegetable broth substitute bcs I overlooked that ingredient when making my grocery list. Used Thai Red Curry Paste and added real bacon bits and pumpkin seeds. Absolutely fabulous! Hubby had seconds!!

  351. Lydia says

    Heeeeelp. Everyone says this is a quick recipe? But how in the world do you peel an I roasted butternut squash quickly? It takes me forever and that’s why I stick to certain recipes?. Would LOVE any advice.

  352. Candice says

    Fall is here! I made this last night and it’s wonderful. I like it so much better than the non vegan butternut squash soups I’ve made. I used a can of regular coconut milk instead of the light. Also, I have a Vitamix, so I didn’t feel the need to return is back to the pot to cook. Delicious!

  353. Christine says

    Just made this last night for dinner because I had half of a HUGE butternut squash leftover that needed to be used. I served it with a vegan grilled cheese (made with Chao and a locally-made jalapeno “cheese”) and it was to die for! The soup was so fast to make and it was awesome that I could just use my immersion blender right in the pot. Easy, little cleanup, and warming on a cool night. Will be making again for sure!

  354. Sandra says

    I just made this soup with full fat coconut milk-and only 1/2 T of maple syrup…so good and so easy-I will make this again most definitively! I used regular onions since I had then on hand… I may add more curry-but not necessary. I used the garlic chili sauce-since I do like it spicey. Very good-thanks for the recipe.

  355. Elena says

    This was so warming and delicious! I used 1.5 T yellow curry powder and extra spice and it was great. Thank you for such a perfect fall soup recipe !

  356. Carolyn says

    Just made this it is AMAZING! Used 1TBS regular curry and 1/2 tsp red curry paste. Delish. Thanks for sharing this.

  357. M. Black says

    I LOVE this recipe. I have made this several times and it’s definitely my favorite soup for Fall. It’s so creamy, spicy, soooo “currysh”…
    Thanks!!!

  358. Clarissa says

    We have made this recipe several times and it is absolutely delicious – definitely one of our new favorites. Thank you!

  359. JoAnne says

    I just finished making this soup, and I must say, that this is my new fall addiction!!!
    It is warm, satisfying, creamy and spicy ….but seasoned perfectly. What a wonderful way to warm up on a chilly day! I would not change a thing about this recipe.
    I’m looking forward to dinner!?

  360. Maria says

    Made this yesterday and it was amazing. Not too spicy and I even added chili sauce. I used different toppings and added chives, apple and a few cashews. Delicious, thank you so much for the amazing recipe.

  361. Katy says

    This is a delicious recipe. I used honey instead of the other two options and it still had a nice sweetness. A wonderful fall treat with beautiful color and rich aromas.

  362. Lee says

    I used a bag of frozen butternut squash which only had three cups of squash in it, so I halved the recipe. I made it according to the recipe and liked it, but it seemed just a bit bland. So I added more curry powder and more chili paste and a touch more maple syrup and simmered it some more. It was getting a little too thick so I added some more coconut milk and – why not? – just a bit more chili paste! So, the end result was good, but too spicy. My fault, not the recipe’s creator. I’m not sure if I will make this again just because, even if I held back on going overboard with the spices, I think I’m looking for a recipe that is not a curried soup. But this was very good even with my over-enthusiasm, and my daughter and I ate all of it!

  363. Emily says

    I was super pleasantly surprised at how delicious this was! It had just the right amount of spicy and sweet. I will definitely make it again!

  364. Lauren says

    Damn girl.. This soup is so so good! I started off with just a pinch of the spices but ended up using the exact amounts listed in the ingredients list. I made zero substitutions or modifications. We love spicy foods and this was the perfect amount for soup. We will be adding it to our weekly meals for sure.

  365. Justin says

    This recipe is great with a variety of squashes and works perfectly if you are part of a CSA and are looking for something to do with all those vegetables. I made mine with Zucchini, Sweet Dumpling, Delicata, and Red Kabocha squash. It’s fantastic.

  366. Gabrielle says

    I went looking for a recipe that I had made for butternut squash around this time last year, wasn’t sure if this was it or not. If it wasn’t, I’m glad I made this one instead. My fiance is a picky eater and he loves it. I did add a little extra curry powder so the kick would be more there.
    Was thinking about adding some piment sauce to it as well, thoughts?

  367. Katelyn says

    I had some extra summer squash to eat this weekend, and let me say this recipe worked really well with them! I used a medium yellow curry powder for some extra kick. Will definitely be repeating this recipe come fall!

  368. Laura says

    Just made this and it is delicious!! I agree about the curry powder you can add 3 or 4 tbsps and it not be that hot. Will make some paste next time to make it hotter! Laura NZ

  369. Bethany says

    Just made this for dinner and will definitely make it again (I know, I know, it’s spring but I have some squash left over from my parents’ winter garden we gotta eat up!)!!!

    I added some ginger and a good spoonful of red curry paste for some spicy bite. My husband was skeptical and after tasting it he asked that I make it again!

  370. Mary Jo says

    Finally cooked my last squash from the garden using this recipe. Fantastic! I topped it with pumpkin seeds and served with open faced sandwiches. Terrific sunday dinner on a rainy day. Thank you.

  371. Dee says

    This soup is amazing!!! The flavors are wonderful! The only big difference for me was I roasted the squash instead of sauteing it and I used yellow onion instead of shallots (cause that’s all I had). I made a homemade red-curry paste in place of the garlic chili paste (again because that was what I had in my pantry). I think next time I make it, I will use it over some homemade vegan ricotta-filled ravioli and add peas for some texture.

  372. Eileen says

    This soup is so delicious. It was made in no time. When I heat it for lunch at work today, there will be some very jealous co-workers! The only change I believe is that I added fresh cilantro. Even though it was perfect as is.

  373. Rachel says

    I’m so in love with this soup! It’s easy and quick and so delicious! I love spices so I’m personally pretty heavy handed with them and add in cumin as well. All of your recipes are so lovely.

  374. Catherine says

    This soup is absolutely to die for. I made it following the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I do not handle hot spicy things well and did not find the soup too spicy at all. The second day I added a little spaghetti squash to it just because, and it was great. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

  375. Monika says

    Totally delish! Just added fresh grated ginger root and a little cumin and skipped the syrup/sugar. Thanx for a great recipe.

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the lovely review, Monika. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo

  376. krissy says

    Excellent!!
    I switched 2 ingredients- curry paste for the curry powder and chipotle chili powder for chili paste. Husband has worked in culinary field and rated it 4 stars.

  377. Tanya says

    I doubled this recipe and made it for a parent meeting at our school! It was a huge hit on this cold, winter night and people were going back for seconds!
    I used onion instead of shallots and added a couple of sweet potatoes. I also skipped the maple syrup, I thought it was delicious without it! I also used my homemade coconut milk which is so easy and really inexpensive!

    I love your recipes, I refer to them often. And your photography is beautiful! Keep being amazing!!

  378. miss agnes says

    I am making this soup tonight for the second time. The first time was for a dozen friends and it was a huge success. It is really, really delicious.

  379. Jess says

    I just found this recipe and it looks delicious! But I can’t have coconut milk, and I’m lactose intolerant. Do you recommend another milk-substitue that would still taste good? Would almond milk work?

    • Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Jess, you could omit the coconut milk! We aren’t sure whether another milk would work- but our best idea would be unsweetened plain almond milk. Let us know if you give it a try!

  380. Wendy says

    I made this tonight and it was fantastic. I used full fat coconut milk, and only added a pinch more of each of the seasonings after the initial pinch. I also didn’t have shallots, so I used a really small onion and an extra garlic clove. I excited that I got to use my butternut squash before it went bad and now I have lunch for days!

  381. Joanne says

    This was excellent. We prefer savory versus sweet butternut squash soup recipes. This was the best one I’ve found so far. The perfect blend of spices and flavors. Will definitely be making again.

  382. Mollie says

    Making this tomorrow for my friend’s 30th golden birthday! :)

    Two quick questions:

    1) I have coconut milk (the tetra pak Pacific version not from the can) – can I sub that or no?
    2) Would this be good with an avocado-lime crema drizzle on top?

    I know this is a last minute question, so if I don’t hear in time, I’ll let you know how it turns out!

  383. Liana says

    This was absolutely delicious – the blend of curry and coconut milk was amazing. I ended up diluting it a bit with some more vegetable broth because I prefer my soups thinner, but I loved it nonetheless.

  384. Magda says

    Excellent soup. I added a ton of curry, which made my home smell amazing. I didn’t add anything sweet to it because I am having too many problems with it in my system. It didn’t need it. I also added garam masala to it.

  385. Shawn says

    Whenever I cook with squash or sweet potatoes and want a really smooth, creamey texture, I always remove the “strings” by removing the beaters and cleaning them off at least 3 times. Makes a real differance!

  386. Laura Olinger says

    This recipe was so simple to make…and I got to use my new immersion blender for the first time. Such a flavorful and warm soup to serve now that it’s chilly outside!

  387. Reina says

    I am making another pot of this soup to freeze. I love this recipe! I ate this soup everyday for lunch this week. Thanks again!

  388. Reina says

    I just started eating butternut squash in the last few weeks. I had no recipes in mind. So, I Googled “vegan butternut squash soup recipes.” I roasted the squash a few days ago, and I had all the ingredients in the fridge and cabinet. I made this recipe in no time, and it was delicious! This is going to be one of my go to recipes. Thank you for sharing!

  389. Linda H says

    Wanted to “Thank YOU!” Made this soup last night. Followed recipe exactly. It was absolutely delicious. Super EASY! Everybody LOVED it! I didn’t serve any of the optional ingrediants but nobody knew about it. Next time I want to try and add chicken and serve on jasmine rice. BUT I can’t believe I actually made this delicous dish. It was like I was at a Thai Restaurant! Thank you again!

  390. Emily D-W says

    Looks delcious! I’m going to make it tonight! I’m thinking of red lentils to the recipe to make it more filling. Have you tried this?

  391. Taylor says

    Our family is a huge fan of Butternut Squash soup and curry so when we stumbled upon this recipe we knew it was a must do! This was a great recipe, quick preparation and assembly, very few dishes to clean up afterwards and made enough for our family of four plus some leftovers, perfect!

    We somehow forgot Chili Paste so we added one dried chili pepper from our garden this summer and it was a great substitute and still added some heat to the soup.

    Thank you for sharing!!

  392. Iris says

    Hi, I just tried this soup and it was incredible!!

    I did add 1/4 teaspoon of ginger and substituted regular spanish onions for the shallots and still tasted heavenly.

    Thank you for sharing the recipe.

  393. Bill says

    Great recipe. I de-vegan’d it however by finishing with crispy prosciutto for some savory flavor. I also roasted some apples and blended them in with the squash.

  394. Katie says

    Ran across this recipe today while searching for something warm, comforting and containing squash. It was delicious! My husband is less inclined toward squash (and, incidentally, soup) but loves anything curry…so this was perfect! Made the recipe as listed and it was delightful. Thank you.

  395. Brandon says

    This soup was amazing! I made it for my gf last night and she was impressed. I doubled the chili paste to give it a little more kick, and I used salted / roasted pumpkin seeds which gave it a nice crunch. If you make this in a Vitamix, it will be the creamiest soup you’ve ever had. Will definitely make again!

  396. Ann says

    Wow, this is a keeper! I not quite doubled the amount of spice and added some fresh grated ginger. We like things hot and spicy. I also included pomegranate seeds as a garnish and they worked perfectly with the toasted pumpkin seeds and sour cream.

    Next time I will include some turmeric and substitute the black pepper for white. Being lactose intolerant I will substitute the sour cream for non fat Greek yogurt.

    I can’t wait to try your other recipes!

  397. Tessa says

    I made this for the third time last night! One of my favourite soups! (along with your pumpkin and carrot thai soup)

    This time however, I decided not to blend it into a soup, but rather eat it more like a curry! I put the curry over rice which was DELICIOUS and very filling.

  398. Tiffanie says

    Love your recipes! They get my Midwestern meat eating family to eat more veggies without complaint, though truthfully, I think I’ve eaten most of this soup myself. Because I can. I might be hoarding it…I’m not going to lie. It. Is. So. Good.

  399. Tim says

    Not a big fan of squash, but made this soup the other day,(double batch!) as it looked so delicious in your photo, and it’s getting pretty cold up here now. I followed your recipe to a tee, and it is the best soup I have ever tasted! All of the people I shared with loved it also, and had to have your recipe! Going to do another double batch now! Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe. Cheers

  400. Natasha says

    Since i have been making meals from your recipes, my fiance has been very impressed with my cooking skills! even more so than previous
    This soup recipe did not disappoint,had with toasted seeded bread roll, lovely
    Cash

  401. Laura says

    This is the perfect butternut squash soup recipe. Really, Dana, every recipe I’ve made from you is just wonderful. Whenever there’s something I want to make, I first check to see if you’ve got a recipe for it before searching elsewhere. I made this soup according to the recipe a couple of weeks ago and it was great. Just now, I roasted the butternut squash first (mostly because our furnace is broken and I wanted the kitchen warmer). It made the soup really creamy because the squash was so soft but does make it fussier. I was also out of curry powder so I subbed in some cumin, coriander, cloves and turmeric. Still great, though the recipe didn’t need to be tinkered with in the first place.

  402. Linda says

    I saw your recipe and I had a butternut squash—it was a no-brainer to give it a try. I used Penzey’s Maharajah Curry that gave it a rich, warmth rather than heat. And I topped the bowl with a dollop of freshly made yogurt. Definitely a keeper. Thank you very much!

  403. Victor says

    I LOVED this recipe. When I took a picture of it and posted it on my Facebook account, everybody loved it. The only thing I had a problem with was the “5 minute” prep time. I agree once everything is cut and minced, it only takes 5 minutes to put everything together, but it took my almost 45 MINUTES to get the squash peeled and chopped, along with the challet and garlic. Your prep time should probably imclude that.

  404. Donna says

    This recipe was amazing!! I didn’t have any red pepper paste so I added a little sriracha sauce inside. I also had some fresh ginger and turmeric and added a little of that as well. By far one of the best recipes I have ever tried – thank you for sharing!!

  405. Melissa says

    Delicious, easy recipe. Toasted the pumpkin seeds in some coconut oil and sprinkled them with salt and a bit of curry. Yum!

  406. Ali says

    Made this soup for the first time last night and it was so good and so easy to make! I brought it to a friend’s house to share & everyone loved it. I topped my bowl with a dash of chili garlic sauce, a little sour cream, & cilantro, and paired it with a crusty bread for dipping. Will definitely make again as I’m also a fan of all things butternut squash! Thanks for the recipe!

  407. Nina says

    This soup is excellent. Even my 5-year-old enjoyed it, despite the kick of curry. It’s a perfectly sweet and savory kind of soup with enough thickness to fill you up when you add a loaf of bread. We really enjoyed this one.

  408. Mrs. Chiu says

    I made this for a friend. I used 2 T. Agave syrup and thought it was too sweet. Taste first before adding this. So I scooped off several ladles of the broth and replaced with plain vegetable broth hoping to correct this. I also added a little cumin and juice of one lime. My friend enjoyed it. I thought it was okay. I would try it again but omit the sweetener.

  409. Dayna @ The Kitchen Library says

    I’m sure you know this already, but I need to tell you again: THIS SOUP IS DELICIOUS! This fall I’ve been obsessed with finding the best curry & coconut milk-based soup and this one wins. I love your blog so much, it has everything I’m looking for — healthy, flavourful, no crazily-hard-to-find ingredients. Keep up the delicious work!

  410. Rebecca says

    I made this dinner tonight, I had just gotten laser eye surgery and wanted something warm and warm and comforting. Am I ever glad that I did! This soup is delicious!! I used 2 tbsp of the maple syrup and omitted the garlic paste. I will be making this many times throughout our cold Canadian winters! Thank you for another amazing recipe!! :)

  411. Shelley says

    I had a delicious bowl of curried butternut squash and broccoli soup yesterday at The Grange in Providence, R.I. Promptly came home and researched a recipe and remembered this one from Pinterest. I changed it up by adding roasted squash and roasted broccoli, then pureed it with my stick blender. It came out exactly like The Grange recipe so I’m thinking they tinkered with your recipe like I did. ? Thank you for always having the best recipes around. If you’re ever in Provence, definitely check out The Grange. Their General Tso tacos are to die for!

  412. Julie Mensky says

    Delicious soup. I only had pumpkin at home but it worked. Easy to make and a real winner in my house. No need for the topping delicious enough in itself.

  413. Rachel says

    I love this recipe so much! Butternut squash is one of my favorite things and I love that I now have another way to use it. Seriously your recipes are always the best.

    P.S. My carnivore boyfriend who is also not a soup lover, LOVED this soup, he was raving about it!

  414. Rachel says

    This was a great recipe! So delicious and easy to make. I don’t know how you keep creating these super tasty dishes!

  415. Shanon says

    This recipe is a winner! This soup is super flavorful and doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare. We’ll be making this one again. Yum.

  416. Alexis says

    Oh, and rather than getting other seeds, I toasted the butternut squash seeds with a little salt and they were perfect for a topping! :)

  417. Jessica says

    I made this soup last night and it was amazing! One thing I added–I had some fresh ginger root on hand, so I diced a bit of that and added it in with the shallots and garlic. Delicious!

  418. Jules says

    yum! This looks amazing. We are reaching hotter days here in New Zealand but Im definitely saving this recipe for a cold rainy day.

    Jules.- thekiwidiaries.com

  419. Jeffery Hultman says

    We made this last night and it was delicious! I love Fall recipes. This one is going up there with my vegan pumpkin bread on my list of favorites. Thank you for all the amazing recipes.

  420. Lilly Blackburn says

    Hi Dana. Have you ever used an electric hand mixer to puree soups before? My blender is really small and my food processor tends to leak. And alas i have no immersion blender haha

    • Sarah Lynn says

      Awesome Soup! First time trying your recipes! I need quick and simple, but still complex and this recipe does it! I used full fat Coconut milk, and 1tsp of chili garlic paste. It was sweeter than I was anticipating, but its lovely! What I would expect from a restaurant!

      Also, I was nervous to use my Immersion blender (sadly I’ve had it for 2 years and this is the first time I’ve used it), and it worked great!! Much less messy than my blender or food processor would have been.

      I am interested in adding apples next time I make it to add some tart flavor but I’m scared to mess up this already awesome dish!

  421. Gemma says

    Just made this and it came out amazing. Really creamy, flavor dense soup. The chili garlic paste really takes it up a notch. This is defiantly going to be a go to soup for me this winter.

    I subbed full fat coconut milk and white sugar because that is what I had on hand. Worked out really well.

  422. Sheryl says

    This recipe sounds wonderful. There are so many variations across squash soup recipes. Some sound daunting to make. I like how easy this one sounds.

  423. Cristina says

    It’s like you knew I was in need of a butternut squash soup recipe this week! Looking forward to making (and eating) this tomorrow for my birthday dinner!!

  424. Lisa @ ChocolateMeetsStrawberry says

    I just stumbled across your site and am so glad I did! Lovely recipes, gorgeous food photography. Love it! This soup looks amazing. Looking forward to following you :)

  425. miss agnes says

    My husband bought a big butternut squash the other day for a soup, and we entertain on Saturday. I will add this soup to my buffet, it will be the perfect comfort food to end a cold day.

  426. Tiahna says

    Just made this for lunch today. It was delicious! Had a butternut squash laying around and when I saw this, I knew what I had to do with it! Thanks for this new staple in my recipe box!

  427. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    I love all things orange this time of year. Sweet potatoes, pumpkin and butternut squash — it’s all so delicious!! LOVE your recipe for butternut soup! Pinning!

  428. Skye says

    Hi, I really want to make this, but I am allergic to onion and garlic. Do you think it will taste okay without those ingredients, or do you know what I can substitute to add some flavor?

    • Carol Biberstein says

      I also don’t use onion and garlic, (for spiritual reasons, because it impedes your ability to meditate), so you can use a spice called hing or asafoetida. And you can add a little more ginger. And another thing you might try for flavour are curry leaves.

  429. Alexe @ Keys to the Cucina says

    This looks incredible, I am just recently getting into curry so I’ve got to try this one out!

  430. Emily says

    I was looking for an easy, quick, and delicious butternut squash soup. . . and this is it! I made it last night and it was really yummy and easy to tailor to ingredients I had on hand. Since I didn’t have any pumpkin seeds I added sliced apple on top which was perfect :)

  431. Faith VanderMolen says

    It just got cold here in China, so this soup is definitely happening! I may have to use pumpkin instead of butternut squash because that’s what’s available, but I’m thinking it would still be delicious!

  432. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    This recipe is everything I look for in a soup; creamy, smooth, velvety, slightly spicy with a bunch of flavor!

  433. Samina @ The Cupcake Confession says

    The temperature here is like 35 degrees C and it is HOT and humid! However, I never discriminate soup based on the weather! Soup has to happen ALWAYS irrespective of how hot or cold the weather is. This looks so good and it takes just half an hour! Plus I love coconut milk based soups! Can’t wait to try!

  434. Grace says

    Oh man, I just used up my butternut squash making soup last night. Next time I’ll have to try this recipe. It looks delicious and I love curry flavours. For a holiday recipe, I’m requesting a vegetarian/vegan stuffing recipe please! Something that’s got lots of good stuff packed into it like maybe some fruit and seeds and nuts or something.

  435. Sammie says

    I saw this on Twitter and needed to find the recipe. I love butternut squash and a kick of curry is exactly the warming hug I need. Fab recipe thank you. Sammie

  436. Sydney | Modern Granola says

    I’m “that” lady too! Give me all the winter squash! What a gorgeous soup. I’ll just be pretending it’s chilly outside and making this now!
    xx Sydney

  437. Liv Faye says

    Hi Dana! Oh yes curry, I was hoping to find a simple curry recipe for tonight and this is perfect! Can I use skim milk?

  438. Samantha @ThePlantedVegan says

    I’ve never thought to add in coconut milk to a butternut squash soup, but I bet it makes it so creamy! Can’t wait to try it out!

  439. Caroline H. says

    Would love to see a couple more ideas for vegan Thanksgiving main dishes! I love your pot pies, but otherwise the Thanksgivin round-ups haven’t really had any ideas for what to serve instead of turkey. Also, a moderately healthy vegan version of pecan pie!??!?!!? Thank you!!

  440. Emily | Robust Recipes says

    This soup looks wonderful! Just what I need as our temps are dropping. Your pictures look stunning, as always! :)

  441. Tom ~ Raise Your Garden says

    Ok, butternut squash is my love language. It’s the only squash I will eat, I bulk at the rest and then my wife gets upset with me. But in soup…..with a curry spin….oh yea, this is going down easy. Cold and rainy here. Soups on!!

      • Maureen says

        Dumb question but is the butter squash already cooked when you add to the recipe? Or is the step in the recipe all the cooking it needs? Thanks.

          • Katherine Rice says

            the step in the recipe doesn’t say anything other than to add it. it should be more specific on what to do with it before you add it in.

          • Ann says

            Thanks I wondered too!

            Also, I am allergic to coconut. What can I substitute for the coconut milk?

        • Jennifer says

          Not a dumb question, i was wondering the same thing!!
          I made it before and roasted it prior to adding it to the soup, and it turned out fine.

        • Ruthie says

          It actually says.. #3 Add butternut squash and season with a pinch each salt and pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  442. Kristina says

    I love squash soup, I always top it with pumpkin oil, sour cream and spiced pumpkin seeds it’s delicious. I really like your twist on it, curry sounds like a perfect spice for it.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Wish I would have sour cream! But, the coconut milk is delicious as well. Let me know how it goes, Kristina!

    • Nanda says

      I made it with no chili paste and a fresh bottle of Simply Organic (yellow) curry powder and it is way too spicy. And to those with the comments about “not knowing what Indian curry tastes like”, I do. It turns out that Simply Organic puts cayenne in their curry blend.

      Given the range of experiences here, perhaps the recipe could list 1-1.5 T to taste? I will definitely use less than 1 T in the future.

  443. Susannah (Lemon and Coconut) says

    Oh this soup looks so beautiful and smooth, I can never get bored of squash soup it’s so so good. Thanks for another lovely recipe and post :)

    • Mary says

      1 and 1/2 tbsp curry is a ridiculous amount. Just made this soup and it’s waaaaay too spicy. I’m used to eating spicy Indian food but this is truly inedible. Very frustrating – have to throw it away.

      • Wendy says

        The recipe did say add extra curry (beyond the pinch) “to taste”. I just made this tonight and it was not spicy at all. I added a pinch extra of salt, curry, and cinnamon, and also used the full fat coconut milk. The soup was delish! Try it again!

        • Denise Cooke says

          I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but am looking forward to it. I will take Mary’s comments into account for the amount of curry powder. I believe that Wendy misread the recipe, because it does call for the 1 1/2 Tablespoons and not just a pinch. The pinch is an addition at the end of the instructions. My ingredients are here on my counter ready to go!! It looks and sounds delicious!!

          • Denise Cooke says

            I have now made the soup and it is fantastic. I went with a little bit less than the 1 1/2 Tablespoons of curry powder called for, because of people that I will be sharing it with. It is delicate, and flavorful at the same time. Something I will make again and again.

          • Devon says

            there is zero heat in curry powder. how can it be spicy at all? do you mean the chili paste? this would be an impossible soup to screw up.

        • Paul K says

          All curry powders are not created equal, of course. Best to adjust to taste based on the brand and kind of curry powder you buy.

        • georgia dominick says

          I agree. That’s not too much curry. I always add more than the recipe calls for and it’s not too spicy at all. This is a great recipe. Only thing I did differently was roast the squash. Roasting makes all veggies better — richer.

        • georgia dominick says

          I agree. That’s not too much curry. I always add more than the recipe calls for and it’s not too spicy at all. This is a great recipe. Only thing I did differently was roast the squash. Roasting makes all veggies better — richer.

          • Patty Boone says

            I roast the squash and the garlic. Agreed that all curries are not created equal. And this recipe is devine…never disappoints.

        • Jo says

          I just made this and far from spicy! I think your tastebuds are fooling you. It is amazing and I added extra Curry. ?

        • Mardi Slobodian says

          I use Thai curry paste…and I also add one medium carrot (shredded) to the squash while it is cooking. This soup has always had great reviews with my hubby and my kids. We like spicey, and I also add just bit of nutmeg as well and just a touch of basil for serving.

          • Orn Phanh says

            When you say Thai curry paste? Which Thai curry paste you used: Red, yellow, green, or massaman; I would like to try.

      • Virginia says

        Not too spicy for my family, did 2tbsp in fact with siracha as well. You should have added more coconut milk or maple to tame the heat instead of throwing it out, it’s “ridiculous” to waste food that way.

        • Grace W. says

          I totally agree!!! All you need to do is add more milk, some cheese, sop it up with bread… there’s absolutely no reason to throw this soup away out of spiciness alone. I am making this right now, and after the huge success of the Sweet Potato Coconut Curry, I’m guessing my hubby will love this too. #ThanksMinimalistBaker <3

      • Emily @ Relishments says

        I’ve found 1 1/2 tablespoons to be the perfect amount when I make this curry, but different curry mixes can be very different, so it’s probably best to start small and add as you go.

        On a related note, this is one of my favorite butternut squash recipes and I’m looking forward to passing it along to some friends at a soup swap today.

      • Laura says

        I basically re-made the soup and added no curry, then mixed them together…much better :) SO MUCH SOUP. Half the recommended curry worked for me!

      • April says

        I loved this Recipe it is perfect as it is I made it for a Soup Potluck at Work. My Co-workers were so impressed with the Sweet, Spicy, perfect fall Flavor. I still have co-workers begging for the Recipe ! This is truly a delight to Make time and time again to enjoy with loved Ones. A perfect Welcome to fall Dish.

      • Catherine says

        Did you accidentally use cayenne or spicy red thai curry paste? Judging by the photos, she used indian yellow curry powder, which is warming but has almost no actual heat to it. That’s what I used, anyway, and I ended up adding a little extra at the end. So easy to make and so delicious!

      • Maryann Galletta says

        I put extra curry because it just doesn’t seem like enough, must depend on the brand of curry you are using.

      • BeverlyAnn Chyatte says

        I think it depends on the brand of “curry Powder” u use. I used “simply organic” brand and 1.5 tablespoons was not spicy at all. I lived in India and I too know about spice.

      • Ajah Baldwin says

        There are different types of curry, perhaps try the mild curry or curry without spice or add more of the sweetener to counter it.:)

      • Phyllis says

        I knew it would be too hot, cut the curry down to a good teaspoon, still quite spicy, but very edible. Try 1/2to 3/4 tp.

      • naz51 says

        My little substitution for most of the regular curry powder was to use a spice I purchased at Spice Jungle online called Thai Coconut Green Curry powder. Oh, I love it in this soup. It gives a nice mellow warmth, not spicy heat. A few other variations I’ve used in Butternut Squash soup are turmeric, a dash plus or more of nutmeg, cumin and cayenne, onion or leek, a carrot, a celery stalk or two, and ginger paste. Sometimes I swirl a little goat milk kefir on top of the soup for a beautiful presentation, and taste, of course. My food comes out different every time because I always fool around with the spicing off of a recipe to make it my own. I’m not always successful, but I keep trying…and, this one is a keeper! Thank you for the excellent recipe from which to continue my cooking adventures.

      • Gina says

        I used one and a half teaspoons also of curry and a teaspoon of the garlic chili paste. My husband and I both loved it. Did you use the whole can of the coconut milk? Anyhow if it was too spicy then just cut down on the curry… it’s really delicious & we loved it …Sometimes you just have to experiment and anyhow next time don’t throw it away just add more things to it to fix it.

      • Christyne says

        Curry powder varies in heat and flavor. I use grace mild Jamaican curry powder it’s by far the best I have ever used it’s not hot just wonderfully flavored.

      • Nancy Anderson Gibson says

        If you’re familiar with Indian food you should just make the curry to your taste. People forget recipes are more of a guide line to a dish.

      • Nuugz says

        Just curious what kind of curry powder you used… Bc I’ve always known curry powder to not have any heat/spiciness at all… Was it a premixed one?

      • Marcy says

        It depends on the curry powder, and each one is DIFFERENT. I use a blend that has no chillies in it, then add it separately. Mine was to die for!

    • Elizabeth says

      Soup is so good! Just made it for lunch. Added extra curry and cinnamon and full fat coconut milk ….. Recommend it to everyone

    • Daisy says

      Wonderful recipe I made it this morning. I used cumin, (I thought. I had curry powder) added coconut flakes and added additional cinnamon and I also used nutmeg. Roasted the squash with seasoning and oil (seasoning in recipe). Delicious I also didn’t have maple syrup so I usef coconut flakes.

    • April says

      This was really good and my son who isn’t a fan of squash really liked it. Made it just as written but didn’t puree it, just used s potato masher and it was fine.