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Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Delicious Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup Ready in Just 20 Minutes

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, a delightful comfort food bursting with creamy coconut and earthy pumpkin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Essential for sautéing
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Provides savory flavor base
  • 2 cloves Garlic Enhances aroma and depth
  • 3 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste Key flavor component
  • 1.8 kg Pumpkin or Butternut Squash, contributing creaminess
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Provides a flavorful base
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for best texture
For Umami and Spice
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce Can be replaced with soy sauce
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Crispy Fried Shallots Adds salty flavor and texture
  • 1 tsp Red Cayenne Pepper Use sparingly for mild heat
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves Provides freshness
  • 4 pieces Roti Perfect for dunking

Equipment

  • heavy pot
  • stick blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced brown onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Thai red curry paste to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing it to bloom and intensify flavors.
  3. Stir in the chopped pumpkin, making sure to coat it with the curry paste for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock, the remaining coconut milk, and fish sauce. Simmer, cover, and let it cook for 8 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender, achieving a creamy pumpkin puree texture.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with crispy fried shallots, red cayenne pepper, and fresh coriander. Serve with warm roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, top with a drizzle of reserved coconut milk.

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