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Spicy Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

As the weather cools down and the leaves start changing colors, I find myself craving warm, comforting soups. Today, I’m excited to share with you my recipe for a Spicy Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends. The combination of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors will surely impress your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed (about 500g)
• 1 can of coconut milk (400ml)
• 2 tablespoons of red curry paste
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, pounded
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Kitchen Tools:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• grater
• saucepan
• wooden spoon
• ladle

Start by sautéing the red curry paste in a saucepan over medium heat for a minute until fragrant. Add in the grated ginger and pounded lemongrass, stirring for another minute. Then, pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine. Add the cubed pumpkin, fish sauce, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.

Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove the lemongrass stalks from the soup. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can leave some pumpkin cubes intact. Squeeze in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.

Serve the Spicy Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. The creamy coconut milk, spicy curry paste, and sweet pumpkin create a harmonious balance of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out.

This recipe makes about 4 servings, with each serving weighing approximately 400g. One serving of this Spicy Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup is approximately 250 calories.

One tip to enhance the flavors of this soup is to let it sit for a few hours or overnight before serving. This allows the ingredients to meld together, resulting in a more complex and delicious taste. Enjoy experimenting with different garnishes and spice levels to make this recipe your own.

I hope you give this Spicy Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup a try and enjoy it as much as I do. Stay warm and cozy this season with a bowl of this flavorful soup!