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Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Hearty Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup for Cozy Nights

This Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup offers a creamy and comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Substitute with coconut oil for richer flavor
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Can use yellow onion as a substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic cloves recommended
For the Soup
  • 2 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste Maesri brand preferred
  • 1.8 kg Pumpkin/Butternut Squash Can swap with kabocha squash or sweet potatoes
  • 2.5 cups Vegetable Stock Use chicken stock for non-vegetarian version
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk Use coconut cream for a thicker soup
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for vegan version
For Serving
  • to taste Crispy Shallots For crunch on top
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference
  • to taste Fresh Coriander For garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced brown onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavors.
  3. Add 1.8 kg of chopped pumpkin to the pot, stirring well and sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 2 ½ cups of vegetable stock, 400 ml of coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes until pumpkin is fork-tender.
  5. Blend the soup until silky-smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
  6. Ladle the creamy soup into warm bowls, and top with crispy shallots, cayenne pepper, and fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth if thickness occurs.

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