Description
This Thai-inspired pumpkin soup combines the comforting creaminess of coconut milk with the bold flavors of red curry paste, creating a rich and exotic dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (Maesri recommended)
- 1.8 kg (3.6 lb) pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and chopped into 3 cm (1.2-inch) chunks (~1.3 kg / 2.6 lb)
- 2½ cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock, salt-reduced)
- 400 ml (14 oz) can coconut milk, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or substitute with light/regular soy sauce)
Optional Garnishes:
- Crispy Asian shallots (highly recommended)
- Finely sliced red cayenne pepper
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Roti bread (pan-fried, for dunking)
Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-based pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
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Add Curry Paste and Pumpkin:
- Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to bloom.
- Add the pumpkin chunks and stir to coat them in the curry mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Simmer the Soup:
- Set aside ¼ cup of coconut milk for garnish.
- Add the vegetable stock, remaining coconut milk, and fish sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer for 8 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
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Blend the Soup:
- Using a stick blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. If needed, adjust the consistency with a splash of water or stock.
Notes
- Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle the reserved coconut milk on top.
- Garnish with crispy shallots, red cayenne pepper, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve with pan-fried roti bread for dunking. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of the recipe
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg