½cupcoconut milkI used canned full fat coconut milk
3-4cupswater or use vegetable broth
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
Cut squash into half, remove the seeds and then brush the inside and outside with some oil. Place the squash pieces, cut side down on a baking sheet lined with silicone mat or aluminium foil.
Roast for around 45-50 minutes or till it's nice and soft.
Once roasted, peel the skin (it would come off easily) and remove the flesh in a bowl. Set aside.
To a pan on medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil.
Once the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away.
Add the roasted squash pulp and mix.
Also add dried rosemary, red chili flakes and salt, pepper to taste. Mix till everything is well combined and cook for 2 minutes.
Add water or vegetable broth and mix. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Using a immersion blend, puree the soup to desired consistency (or remove soup from heat, let it cool down a bit and then puree in batches using a blender)
Add coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 additional minutes. Serve the roasted butternut squash soup hot!
Notes
Adjust the consistency of soup to preference. You can add more water for a thinner consistency.