My Favorite: Squash Soup!

Posted by Katie on February 18, 2009 - Posted in Recipes There are 3 comments, Add yours!

Stormy weather calls for warm, Paleo-friendly meals and soup is the first thing that comes to my mind! I picked up this squash soup recipe from Laura (see her rope climb picture in Sarah’s post yesterday!) and I absolutely love it. I use this recipe not only as soup, but also pour it over my veggies, chicken, and ground beef. It is a fast and easy way to change up your meals. 

So first things first…the ingredients!  Mike Shaw was kind enough to bring me a tasty squash from his garden that I used for this recipe. Thanks Mike!

For the rest of you, get yourselves to Trader Joes!  They carry a pre sliced and peeled squash…a great time saver!

So here’s what you’ll need: squash, chicken broth, coconut milk, spices of your liking and a blend of cut carrots, celery and onions. If you decide on buying the whole squash then you’ll need to prep it first. 

Here’s the drill:

1) Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and then bake it face down in two inches of water on 350 until soft. 
2) After your squash is ready then you add the chicken broth, sliced celery, onions, carrots and the squash to the pot.
3) Once everything is in, you can add the spices.

For my soup, I chose pepper, celery salt, and garlic powder. I went basic, but don’t be afraid to spice it up with different curries or other goodies! Now you just put the lid on it and let it cook on medium until everything is softened. Once all the ingredients have softened and blended together nicely, just add your coconut milk to it. Serve and enjoy, and try to cover up those greens!