Thai Shrimp And Squash Soup Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut the squash into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon butter, onion, and chopped sage; cook until onion is softened, 8 minutes. Add squash, cayenne, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer half the mixture to a blender. Add sour cream and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot along with shrimp; stir to combine. To serve, divide soup among four bowls; top with fried sage leaves, if desired.

THAI SHRIMP AND SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, ginger powder, turmeric, chili, lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaf and cook, stirring frequently so the ingredients do not burn, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and fish sauce, cover the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the butternut squash, cover and cook until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the coconut milk and green beans, cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Remove the chili, lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaf and discard. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and garnish with basil and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

THAI SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Fry the onion, lemongrass and most of the chilli in a large pan with a splash of water for 2-3 mins until softened - add more water if it starts to catch. Tip in the squash and stir. Cover with 1 litre water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins until the squash is tender. Add lime juice, remove from the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
• Pour in the coconut milk, season, then return to the heat to gently warm through. Ladle into bowls and serve with coriander and the remaining chilli.