Description
Silky thai pumpkin and coconut soup merges comforting autumn flavors with exotic Thai spices. Creamy coconut milk and roasted pumpkin create a warming blend that will transport you to Southeast Asian culinary landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) butternut squash or butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped
- 0.25 lb (113 g) white baby potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 2 ½ cups (590 ml) chicken stock
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Thai red curry paste (or curry powder)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsps unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp chives or green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsps lime juice
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: Heat a large pot over medium-high, drizzle oil to create a sizzling surface, and gently cook onions until translucent and aromatic.
- Vegetable Caramelization: Add pumpkin and potatoes, stirring to develop golden edges, then introduce minced garlic and curry paste, thoroughly coating vegetables to awaken complex spice notes.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken stock into the pot, cover, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and vegetables to soften completely.
- Textural Transformation: Remove from heat and use a stick blender to create a silky, smooth consistency with no visible chunks, then return to medium heat.
- Creamy Refinement: Stir in coconut milk, season with freshly ground pepper, and warm thoroughly to achieve a consistent, luxurious texture.
- Garnish and Presentation: Combine crushed peanuts, fresh coriander, sliced green onions, and lime juice as a vibrant topping. Ladle soup into warm bowls, drizzle additional coconut milk, and generously sprinkle the herb-nut mixture for a final flourish.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Select ripe, firm pumpkin and aromatic curry paste for maximum flavor depth and authentic Thai taste.
- Caramelize Carefully: Allow vegetables to develop golden edges by stirring continuously, which enhances natural sweetness and complexity.
- Blending Technique: Use a stick blender for ultra-smooth consistency, ensuring no vegetable chunks remain for a luxurious silk-like texture.
- Garnish Impact: Layer crushed peanuts, fresh coriander, and lime juice at serving to add crunch, brightness, and dimensional flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg