THAI DELICATA SQUASH ENJOY DAN:

                     THAI DELICATA SQUASH SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

I-tablespoon vegetable oil

1-teaspoon sea salt more for seasoning

2-bell peppers, roasted & ribs remove & cut into strips

4-garlic cloves, finely chopped

1-tablespoon peeled & finely chopped fresh ginger

1-stalk lemongrass, cut into 4-inch pieces & smashed

2-tablespoon Thai red curry paste

1-(19 Oz) can) Mae Ploy coconut milk

1/2-cup water

1-tablespoon Each soy sauce & hoisin sauce

1-delicata squash, peeled seeded, & cut into 1-inch cubes

1-teaspoon lime juice

1/4-cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Jasmine rice or brown rice for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat & when sizzling.

2.   Add onion & 1-teaspoon salt.

3.   Saute for about 5 minutes.

4.   Add peppers, garlic, ginger, & lemongrass, stir to combine.

5.   sauté for 1 minute.

6.   Add curry paste, stir to coat onion mixture & cook for 1 minute.

7.   Add coconut milk, & next 4 ingredients + salt & bring to a simmer.

8.   Stir in squash & simmer on medium-low for 20-25 minutes.

9.   Remove lemon grass.

10  Remove from heat & stir in lime juice.

11  Sprinkle with the cilantro & served over hot rice.

ENJOY DAN:                      STAND STRONG AND ENJOY LIFE!!!