Golden Milk Soup
This amazing Golden Milk Soup is made with carrots and butternut squash, making it a favorite after the first bite!
Ingredients
- 1 Minute® Basmati Rice Cup
- 1 tbsp golden milk powder
- 2 cups frozen carrots
- 2 cups frozen butternut squash
- 4 cups coconut milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
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Instructions
This delicious Golden Milk Soup is ready in only 10 minutes and is the perfect choice for any chilly weeknight meal!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, add golden milk powder, carrots, butternut squash, and coconut milk. Stir ingredients together and microwave for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from microwave and put the golden milk mixture into a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Serve soup over rice. Garnish with a coconut milk swirl and cilantro.
Recipe Tip
Fresh diced carrots and butternut squash can be substituted for frozen vegetables. Cook in a pot with water or broth for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Cooking with Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is actually a great dairy free option for any of your recipes and it’s known to be rich and creamy. If you are looking for a cream replacement, then look no further! It’s a simple ingredient that can turn basic into brilliant in an instant! It’s especially common in Asian cuisines such as thai and curry. Try this Spiced Curry Coconut Rice, for example or this Creamy Thai Soup.
Cooking with Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is the ideal veggie to add to your recipes since it’s so versatile. Its sweet and savory profile are ideal to level up any meal. It’s a great replacement for potatoes and is an ideal partner for chicken, as this recipe for Butternut Squash and Chicken Rice demonstrates.
How to Know When Butternut Squash Is Ripe
Knowing which butternut squash to take home from the store can be tricky, but there are a few simple signs you can look out for that will help you choose the ripest produce in stock:
- Color: When it comes to butternut squash darker is better.
- Complexion: Ensure there are no discoloured patches and blemishes on the surface of the squash.
- Weight: Grab two of a similar size and compare weight, the heavier the better.
- Sound Check: Tap the surface and check for a hollow sound.
If your squash meets all these requirements, then take it to the check-out!
