Name: Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds) -; 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot -; 2 teaspoons curry powder -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth -; 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice -; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted -; 1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped -; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro -

Ingredients for - Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque

1. 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)

2. 1 tablespoon olive oil

3. 2 medium carrots, finely chopped

4. 1 medium onion, chopped

5. 2 garlic cloves, minced

6. 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

7. 2 teaspoons curry powder

8. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth

9. 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk

10. 1 teaspoon salt

11. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

12. 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

13. 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

14. 1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

15. 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

How to cook deliciously - Ginger Butternut Squash Bisque

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in a greased shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Roast 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly.

2 . Stage

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until carrots are tender.

3 . Stage

Scoop flesh from squash; discard skins. Add squash, coconut milk, salt and pepper to carrot mixture; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth.

4 . Stage

Return to pan; heat through. Top servings with rice, coconut, peanuts and cilantro.