This paleo and vegetarian-friendly Thai pumpkin soup is spicy, warm and a little exotic. Sweet potato and carrots can be used instead of pumpkin. Winter squash or sweet pumpkin can be used.
Add the onion, lemongrass, chilli, coriander stalks, galangal, turmeric and kaffir lime leaves to a medium saucepan and sauté in coconut oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
Add the pumpkin, garlic, lime peel, fish sauce and vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes, covered, until pumpkin is soft when poked with a knife.
Remove the turmeric, galangal, lime peel and lemongrass from the soup and transfer the rest to a food processor or a blender in batches if needed. Purée until smooth, then add the coconut cream and lime juice. Whiz a couple more times to incorporate. Serve with a ripple of coconut cream and fresh coriander leaves on top.
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2273mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 14022IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
Keywords: Sides, Pumpkin, Vegetarian, Appetizers, Soups, Coconut Recipes