Fresh Coconut + Acorn Squash Soup Delight
Fresh, Young Coconuts Shine In This Soup
Posted November 14th, 2010 by noelle | View Comments
Fear of all fat in your day be gone! There’s no need to fear ALL types of fat. Good fats – which consist of uncooked, plant-based fats such as avocados, extra virgin olive oil, raw nuts and even young coconuts – are cornerstones in good health. Healthy fats, along with proteins and carbohydrates are the key building materials we need for a healthy, naturally lean and radiant body.
This Fresh Coconut + Acorn Squash Soup Delight is a bit of a “labor of love” to put together – I’ll admit. But it’s worth investing the time to make this soup during one of these lazy fall Sunday afternoons. It’s a delicious and fun way to try and new food (young coconuts) that many of us have never quite yet had the chance to experience first hand. This soup celebrates the tender white meat of a young coconut with a savory twist. Fortunately today most grocery stores carry young coconuts. Check out the produce section of your local market….and let me know what you think.
Fresh Coconut + Acorn Squash Soup Delight
Serving Size: 3, ~ 250 calories per serving
Ingredients
1 cup young coconut meat (from 2 young Thai coconuts)
1/2 cup acorn squash (~1/4 medium squash)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut shavings or a few cashews, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to 400F degrees. Slice acorn squash in half. Remove seeds. Place flesh side down on a baking sheet in the oven for ~30-40 minutes until you can pierce the skin easily with a fork.
Prepare the young Thai coconuts. Learn how to open them safely here. Place the young, tender coconut meat and coconut water into a blender. Add spices and vanilla.
Remove acorn squash from the oven. Scoop out 1 cup of the warm squash and add it to the blender. Combine ingredients in a Blendtec or Breville high speed blender until smooth and creamy. Pour into bowls and serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of coconut or a few cashews. Serve!
Notes:
- Leftover squash: You might consider enjoying any leftover squash on its own with a little extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. This squash would also be delicious in a smoothie.
- Fresh, young coconut water: I highly recommend saving yourself a glass of some of the fresh young coconut water to enjoy by itself. Place it in the refridgerator and chill it first. Fresh, young coconut water is considered a natural isotonic beverage which is helpful in replacing fluid and minerals lost during physical activity. Coconut water is also great to help fight fatigue.
