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Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

September 16, 2015 10 Comments

Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

Ah, this soup. It’s been a favorite of mine, in one iteration or another, for years. But there is a small problem with it, which prevented me from doing a post on it last fall, and which almost prevented me from posting it today.

The truth is, it’s not the prettiest color. Beneath that swirl of coconut milk and that shower of chopped mint lies a soup that is brownish-orange and a just tiny but lumpy.

Alex actually suggested that I run with it, and take a really terrible picture and call it “Ugly Soup” or something. But I didn’t like that idea very much.

Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

I’ve learned a lot about food photography in the past year. (Here is my first soup post. I can’t believe I thought it was a good shot! I remember being shocked when FoodGawker was like, “Um, no thanks.”) Anyway, I knew what I needed: different bowls. The bowls that we got for our wedding and that we use everyday are white. I also have three or four bowls that I bought at HomeGoods (my favorite store of all time) and that I use as props.

But this soup needed something… earthy? Rustic? So yesterday I went to Goodwill and scrounged around for a bit and came home with these, which cost $3, and are perfect. Meet my new favorite soup bowls. If you read my blog regularly, you’ll probably be seeing a lot of them.

Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

Hopefully they will always be filled with something as delicious as this apple, corn and butternut squash soup with curry. Did I mention that it’s vegan and super healthy? Or that it actually tastes better the next day? Or that it is absolutely the perfect thing for this exact moment in early fall?

I like to serve this soup with store-bought naan and a big chopped tomato and cucumber salad. The spicy-sweet flavor pairs especially well with hard cider.

Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry
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Apple, Corn and Butternut Squash Soup with Curry

Garam masala is a warming Indian spice blend (think pumpkin pie spice or chai). If you don't have it, substitute 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. You can omit the jalapeño if you prefer.
Servings 6
Author Turnip the Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or leave the seeds in for more heat, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large granny smith apple peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash about 5 cups, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk plus more for serving
  • Chopped fresh mint for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the apple and butternut squash and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the corn, salt, curry, cumin, garam masala, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the squash is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender). Stir in the coconut milk.
  2. Serve the soup swirled with more coconut milk and sprinkled with mint.

Recipe Notes

Next time I make this soup, I'm going to use 2 cups of apple cider and 2 cups of water in place of the vegetable broth. I highly suspect it will be delicious.

apple, corn and butternut squash soup with curry

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Soup, Vegan Tagged With: apple, butternut squash, coconut, corn, curry

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:47 am

    All these fruity veggie flavors with the curry!! Spot on!! Wonderful fall soup dear!

    Reply
  2. Trinity Bourne says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Yummy! That sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
  3. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:18 am

    The soup looks delicious (I’ve pinned and yummed 🙂 ). But what you’ve really got me thinking about is my food photography. In a word, it sucks. I’m pretty sure I need more than new bowls…

    Reply
    • Lucy Baker says

      September 16, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Debbie, do you have Tasty Food Photography? It’s helped me so much! http://pinchofyum.com/tasty-food-photography

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    I’m so mad at FoodGawker on your behalf!!! How dare they make fun of your black bean soup! I’ll continue not reading them ever. 😉

    Reply
  5. Manju | Cooking Curies says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Love your blog, Lucy! And this recipe is definitely going in my fall plan. I am a sucker for creamy soups!

    Reply
  6. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:39 am

    So glad you shared despite the appearance. These flavors are perfection together and such a comforting dish.

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    September 20, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Just thinking that maybe some turmeric would bring about more of the color you are looking for, and would fit right in with the flavors, give nutritional boost, too! Love your blog. Thank you so much for giving us you! Also, since I would puree the soup, perhaps a red apple with skin on would work well for a different flair. Thanks again!

    Reply
  8. Krista J. Ball says

    December 17, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    This is a yummy soup I’ve made many times since it was posted. I roast the squash, use a red skinned apple and dried red chiles instead of the jalapeño. The color is fine and the spices delightful!

    Reply
    • Lucy Baker says

      December 18, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe!

      Reply

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