A Flavorful and Healthy Thai-Inspired Winter Soup Recipe

This Thai Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up during cold winter days. Packed with vibrant vegetables and aromatic Thai flavors, this soup is a comforting and nutritious option for lunch or dinner. The slow cooker makes it incredibly easy to prepare, as it requires minimal effort and allows the flavors to meld together perfectly. Serve this soup with a side of steamed jasmine rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the onion, garlic, carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, and red bell pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable broth, Thai red curry paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, and sesame oil.
3. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker and gently stir to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Once the soup is cooked, taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by cooked jasmine rice.

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