Butternut squash soup with shrimp

The combination of pumpkin and shrimp is quite unusual, but you’ve got to try it! The sweetness of the pumpkin blends beautifully with the savory flavor of the shrimp, creating a unique and delicious dish. It’s easy to make, healthy, and sure to warm you up on those cold nights.

Give it a try, and you’ll be surprised how these flavors come together!

Video instructions below

Ingredients:

• Butternut squash – 1 piece

• Yellow onion – 1 piece

• Garlic – 1 head

• Cherry tomatoes – 6 pieces

• Medium carrot – 1 piece

• Spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder) – 1 teaspoon each

• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

• Shrimp – to taste

• Butter – 1 tablespoon

• Vegetable broth – 600 ml

• Salt and pepper – to taste

• Coconut milk – 150 ml

• Pumpkin seeds (optional) – to taste

• Bread – for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Wash all the vegetables. Cut the butternut squash into two to four pieces and remove the seeds. Make some cuts on the squash to help it cook faster. Cut the onion in half, peel the carrot, and slice off the top of the garlic head. Place all the vegetables on a baking tray.

3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.

4. Put the tray of vegetables in the oven for 40-50 minutes. Check the squash for doneness with a fork. If the squash is soft, the vegetables are ready to be taken out.

5. While the vegetables are roasting, you can prepare the shrimp. If they are partially cooked like mine, just sauté them in butter for 4-5 minutes on each side.

6. Once the vegetables are ready, take them out of the oven and transfer them to a pot. Add the vegetable broth and blend everything until smooth. Then add 140 ml of coconut milk and salt, and stir until combined.

7. Place the pot on medium heat and bring the soup to a boil. After it starts boiling, let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.

8. Serve the soup in a bowl, add a swirl of coconut cream, and create a "spider web" pattern using a toothpick or wooden skewer. Top with pumpkin seeds and shrimp.

Now enjoy your delicious, comforting soup! :)

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