Simple Curry Squash Coconut Soup

• 1 medium butternut squash or 1 medium acorn squash
• 13 12 ounces coconut milk or 13 12 ounces cream
• 5 cups water
• 3 -4 teaspoons chicken soup base
• 1 12 tablespoons grated gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon sweet curry powder
• 23 cup flaked coconut (optional)
• 1 cup applesauce (optional)
• 2 minced green onions

1. Peel clean and dice the squash.
2. Place in a medium to large pot.
3. To this add coconut milk, water, bullion, and grated ginger.
4. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until the squash is soft.
5. Mash with a potato masher and stir in the curry powder.
6. Continue to simmer until it is the thickness you desire.
7. Toss in the coconut, and applesauce (this will make a sweeter soup), and plate.
8. Sprinkle with minced green onions.

butternut squash, coconut milk, water, chicken soup base, gingerroot, sweet curry, flaked coconut, applesauce, green onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-curry-squash-coconut-soup-194326 (may not work)