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Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup: A Cozy 20-Minute Delight

A delicious Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup that's quick, vegetarian-friendly, and full of rich flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil any neutral cooking oil
  • 1 medium Brown Onion substitute with yellow onion if unavailable
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste Maesri brand recommended
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1.8 kg Pumpkin or Butternut Squash main star of the soup
  • 2.5 cups Vegetable Stock or chicken stock for non-vegetarians
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk opt for full-fat for best taste
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce replace with soy sauce if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Crispy Asian Shallots for garnish
  • 1 pinch Red Cayenne Pepper for garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish
  • 4 pieces Roti for dunking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • stick blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until softened and aromatic.
  2. Mix in the curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the pumpkin chunks to the pot and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock and remaining coconut milk. Add the fish sauce, bring to a simmer, and let it simmer for around 8 minutes.
  5. Blitz the soup with a stick blender until smooth.
  6. Serve the soup in bowls, topped with a swirl of reserved coconut milk and garnished with crispy shallots, red cayenne pepper, and fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to your heat preference. Optional: Serve with warm roti for dipping.

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