2teaspoonsgreen curry paste or more or less to taste
1large onionchopped
¾cupchopped celery
¼cupseeded and chopped jalapeno pepperplus additional for garnish
1(14 oz) can chicken broth
1(14 oz) can coconut milk
2tablespoonscoconut sugar or brown sugar
1limehalved
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat oven 400F. Line a large rimmed, baking sheet with foil.
Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of oil and spread out in an even layer on prepared pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast about 30 minutes or until just tender.
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil and butter in a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add lemon grass, curry paste, onion, celery and jalapeno; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar, juice from half the lime and ¾ of the roasted butternut squash.
Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. (Soup may also be pureed in batches in a regular blender).
Taste and season with salt and pepper and balance out with additional sugar +/or lime juice.
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining roasted squash and minced jalapeno or chopped cilantro.