Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

sweet onion

diced

1 cup

olive oil

1.5 tsp

mild curry paste

1 tsp

turmeric

1 unit

gala apples

diced

0.5 unit

acorn squash

roasted

2 cup

pumpkin puree

4 cup

chicken stock

0.25 cup

apple juice

400 ml

coconut milk

Step 1
~4 min

Dice the sweet onion.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Step 3
~4 min

Sweat the diced onion in olive oil until softened.

Step 4
~4 min

Add mild curry paste, turmeric, and diced gala apple to the pot.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir to combine.

Step 6
~4 min

Scrape the roasted acorn squash from its skin.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the scraped acorn squash and pumpkin puree to the pot.

Step 8
~4 min

Stir in chicken stock and apple juice.

Step 9
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil for 10 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 11
~4 min

Puree the mixture with an emulsion blender until smooth and creamy.

Step 12
~4 min

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 13
~4 min

Add coconut milk.

Step 14
~4 min

Bring back to warmth and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the squash the day before to save time.

Adjust curry paste amount to your spice preference.

Garnish with a swirl of coconut milk or toasted pumpkin seeds.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread

Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Fall harvest dishes

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Halloween

Occasion Tags

Autumn
Holidays
Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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