Best 16 Pumpkin Coconut Soup Recipes

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Indulge your senses with our tantalizing Pumpkin Coconut Soup, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin with the tropical allure of coconut milk. This creamy and comforting soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, guaranteed to warm your soul on a chilly day. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore two irresistible variations of this delectable dish: the classic Creamy Pumpkin Coconut Soup and the vibrant Thai-Inspired Pumpkin Coconut Soup. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PUMPKIN-COCONUT SOUP



Pumpkin-Coconut Soup image

Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken stock
2 cans (15 ounces each) pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups light coconut milk
Optional toppings: Sour cream, pepitas and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and ginger until tender. Add stock, pumpkin and seasonings; whisk until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP



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This is a delicious vegan version of pumpkin soup with just enough spice for a mild kick. It's made with coconut oil instead of butter and uses light coconut milk in place of milk or cream. It makes a great starter, or is a perfect small meal on its own as it is quite filling.

Provided by PHARMERGIRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup coconut oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
1 cup light coconut milk

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the vegetable broth, curry powder, salt, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 10 minutes. Cover, and boil 15 to 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the pumpkin and coconut milk, and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling only half way and working in batches if necessary; process until smooth. Return to a pot, and reheat briefly over medium heat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 600.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP



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Warm up to a comforting bowl of Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup loaded with fresh garlic, curry powder and creamy coconut milk.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
2 1/4 cups store-bought or homemade pumpkin puree
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
13 1/2 ounces canned unsweetened coconut milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, for serving
Pumpkin seeds, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine the onion mixture, pumpkin puree and chicken stock in a blender until smooth.
  • Transfer the soup to a large pot, whisk in the coconut milk and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it warmed through, about 10 minutes. Taste the soup and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup in bowls. Garnish with the sour cream and chopped pumpkin seeds. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK



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The spices in this soup really marry up well and make this the tasty, flavorful soup it is. I can guarantee you will impress even the fussiest of eaters. If you can use organic vegetables, the soup will have a glorious color and taste more intense. Most people cannot tell that you have used coconut milk instead of cream. This makes it not only taste good, but full of all the health benefits of the coconut. Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or some chopped parsley, or drizzle with good quality, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy and taste the golden color of the sun!

Provided by Pip

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large sweet potato
1 small pumpkin or buttercup squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (4 cups)
3 large carrots, peeled and cut in half
2 large red onions, halved
¼ cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon flaked sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 cups chicken stock
2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap sweet potato in aluminum foil; place on an oven-safe dish to catch drips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes.
  • While the sweet potato is roasting, place pumpkin, carrots, and onions on a baking pan. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, allspice, and white pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Peel the sweet potato and squash when cool enough to handle. Transfer to a large saucepan; add carrots, onions, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Puree soup using an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 867 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SPICY THAI CANNED PUMPKIN SOUP WITH COCONUT CREAM



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A quick and easy sweet and spicy pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin.

Provided by Brad

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, seeded and chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place curry paste in a stockpot over medium heat and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and pumpkin; cook until soup starts to bubble, about 3 minutes. Add cream of coconut; cook for 3 minutes. Add jalapeno pepper and Anaheim chile pepper; cook until hot, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 714.9 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

PUMPKIN COCONUT MILK SOUP



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I modified another Allrecipes pumpkin soup recipe past recognition and decided to add it here to share. It has a little bit of a kick to it from the chili powder, and the orange juice and pumpkin pie spice really bring out the flavors. It was originally based on 'Daddy's Pumpkin Soup.' I think some lemon juice or orange zest would do as well for the orange juice.

Provided by Boesie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir the water and chicken bouillon cubes into the mixture; cook and stir until the bouillon cubes have dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, ginger, orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, and chili powder into the liquid. Bring the soup to a simmer, and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender pitcher to no more than half full. Hold down the lid of the blender firmly in place. Start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth, and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup in the pot.
  • Return the pureed soup to medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 899.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

VEGAN PUMPKIN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK



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A girlfriend of mine gave me this recipe and was raving about it. After I tried it out I wholeheartedly agree - this is my new favorite pumpkin soup. It's made with coconut milk which gives it a delicious subtle flavor and it's vegan to boot!

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ½ cups cubed fresh pumpkin
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 ear fresh corn on the cob
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 lemon, juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped Thai basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pumpkin, red bell pepper, and ginger; cook until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until pumpkin and bell pepper are soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Cut corn kernels off the cob; add to the pot with coconut milk. Cook an additional 5 minutes; season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with Thai basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

JAMAICAN COCONUT-PUMPKIN SOUP



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This velvety seductive coconut soup was a favorite of mine on the island of Jamaica. I tried it at every restaurant and finally recreated it with this recipe...a combination of all of the ones that I loved! Try to find the Caribbean pumpkin (calabaza) if you can. It's green and not orange.

Provided by SUE626

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large shallots, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
4 cups chopped calabaza (Caribbean pumpkin)
4 cups chicken stock
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, stemmed
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, shallots, scallions, garlic, and carrot and cook until soft and just starting to turn golden, about 5 minutes, making sure not to brown.
  • Add calabaza, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaves, Scotch bonnet chile pepper, and allspice to the pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Puree soup using a hand blender until smooth. Return to a medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice and let simmer to develop flavor, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 572 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

THAI COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP



Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup image

Make and share this Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Coconut

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked and chopped
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
2 fresh green chilies, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
6 cups water
2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1 inch squares
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 -10 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir-fry onion in oil until golden brown.
  • Add shrimp, chiles, and shrimp paste; fry for 1 minute.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Add pumpkin, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and salt; return to a boil and cook until pumpkin is tender.
  • Serve garnished with lemon juice, basil leaves, and cilantro.

THAI PUMPKIN AND COCONUT CREAM SOUP



Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Cream Soup image

Make and share this Thai Pumpkin and Coconut Cream Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Coconut

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
2 cups vegetable stock (or water)
1/2 inch ginger, fresh, peeled
1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped
2 scallions, white parts only, finely sliced
2 cups coconut cream
1 1/3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 lime, freshly squeezed (or lemon juice)
2 kaffir lime leaves, fresh (or very finely shredded zest of 1 small fresh lime)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the pumpkin, stock or water, ginger, and lemongrass. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pumpkin is very tender, about 12 minutes. Add the scallions and cook briefly.
  • Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender or food processor and process until the soup is partially puréed. Pour in half of the coconut cream and process until smooth.
  • Rinse the saucepan and pour the purée into it. Add half of the remaining coconut cream. Season with salt and pepper and heat through without allowing the soup to boil. Taste and adjust the seasoning and squeeze in lime or lemon juice.
  • If using the kaffir lime leaves, fold them in half and, using a sharp knife, trim away the hard central rib. Cut the leaves into threadlike shreds. Ladle the soup into bowls, add the remaining coconut cream, forming a swirl on top of each bowl, and garnish with the lime leaf or zest.

PUMPKIN, COCONUT AND RUM SOUP



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Adapted from Axel Wichterich at the Marblue Domicil in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. Notes: A secret 'trick' with this soup is to let it age for several hours (or even overnight) before serving it. If you don't have time for this, rest assured that it will still taste great (just try to save some leftovers so you can see what I mean).

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
10 spring onions, white and pale green parts only, sliced
2 lbs pumpkin flesh, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes (you can substitute any flavorful winter squash such as butternut, kabocha, hubbard, etc)
2 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
1 -2 dash scotch bonnet peppers (optional) or 1 -2 dash habanero sauce (optional)
5 -6 cups chicken stock or 5 -6 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar (optional, you might find your squash makes the soup sweet enough)
1/3 cup dark rum (to taste)
additional sliced scallions or chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and scallions and cook for another minute or two until softened.
  • Add the cubed pumpkin, the carrots, scotch bonnet pepper, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.
  • Remove from the heat and puree, either in a blender (in batches, and with the lid clamped down tight), or with an immersion (stick) blender. Return to the pot, stir in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and the rum. Cover and set aside for several hours or overnight (in which case, refrigerate).
  • Just before serving, reheat the soup to boiling and let boil vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot with a garnish of thinly-sliced scallions or chives.

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND COCONUT WATER SOUP



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A new twist on a fall classic with international flavors. Best served with a drizzle of honey on top.

Provided by Peace Frog

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pie pumpkin, halved and seeded
¾ cup coconut water, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon red chile powder, or to taste
1 dash ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup milk, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pumpkin halves on baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pumpkin is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Scoop pumpkin flesh into a blender; add coconut water and blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat; stir in butter, curry powder, ground ginger, chile powder, ground nutmeg, salt, and ground pepper. Thin soup with milk to reach desired consistency. Cook and stir soup until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SILKY-COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP (KEG BOUAD MAK FAK KHAM)



Silky-Coconut Pumpkin Soup (Keg Bouad Mak Fak Kham) image

Provided by Jeffrey Alford

Categories     Soup/Stew     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Coconut     Pumpkin     Fall     Cilantro     Simmer     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as part of a rice meal

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 4 shallots, unpeeled
1 1/2 pounds pumpkin (untrimmed), or butternut squash or 1 1/4 pounds peeled pumpkin
2 cups canned or fresh coconut milk
2 cups mild pork or chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed coriander leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, or to taste
Generous grindings of black pepper
1/4 cup minced scallion greens (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, or on a charcoal or gas grill, dry-roast or grill the shallots, turning occasionally until softened and blackened. Peel, cut the shallots lengthwise in half, and set aside.
  • Peel the pumpkin and clean off any seeds. Cut into small 1/2-inch cubes. You should have 4 1/2 to 5 cups cubed pumpkin.
  • Place the coconut milk, broth, pumpkin cubes, shallots, and coriander leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and simmer over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste for salt and add a little more fish sauce if you wish. (The soup can be served immediately, but has even more flavor if left to stand for up to an hour. Reheat just before serving.)
  • Serve from a large soup bowl or in individual bowls. Grind black pepper over generously, and, if you wish, garnish with a sprinkling of minced scallion greens. Leftovers freeze very well.

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP



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Soup time! When fall hits, and the weather starts to get chilly, homemade soups are the best way to go. Simply add a salad, sandwich, or protein of your choice to create a full meal.

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
4 c vegetable broth
2 can(s) pure pumpkin puree
2 tsp curry poweder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
dash(es) cayenne pepper
dash(es) cloves, ground
dash(es) cinnamon powder
1/2 c coconut milk (in the can)
1/4 c brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add butter and saute the onions and garlic for about 4 minutes.
  • 2. Add the broth, pumpkin puree, curry, coriander, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon and cloves. Stir to combine. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer, in batches, to a food processor to puree the soup to a smooth consistency. Transfer to the pureed soup to another pot or large bowl.
  • 4. Add the coconut milk and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Depending on how sweet and creamy you like it, you can add more brown sugar and milk if needed, to taste.
  • 5. Reheat if needed, and serve! Can be refrigerated for up to a week, and reheated.

SILKY COCONUT-PUMPKIN SOUP



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This is a great soup that can be served with Asian or Western meals. If you can find pale, gray-green skinned pumpkin in Asian or Caribben markets, use that, or just use regular, orange pie pumpkins. This is a recipe I've adapted from "Hot Sour Salty Sweet" by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 shallots, unpeeled
1 1/4 lbs peeled pumpkin or 1 1/4 lbs butternut squash
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed coriander leaves (cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, or on a charcoal or gas grill, dry-roast or grill the shallots, turning occasionally until softened and blackened.
  • Peel, cut the shallots lengthwise in half, and set aside.
  • Clean the seeds from the pumpkin or butternut squash; cut into small 1/2-inch cubes- you should have about 4 1/2 to 5 cups cubed pumpkin.
  • Place the coconut milk, broth, pumpkin cubes, shallots and coriander leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil; add the salt and simmer over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the fish sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Taste for salt and add a little more fish sauce if you so desire.
  • At this point, you can serve immediately or let the flavor develop by letting stand for up to an hour, then reheat just before serving.
  • Grind black pepper generously over each serving and garnish with a sprinkling of green onions, if you like.
  • Leftovers freeze very well.

SILKY COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 7

1tbs vegetable oil
1 bunch of spring onions or 1 medium onion, finely chopped
750g pumpkin; peeled and cut into half inch cubes, discard seeds
500ml (1can) of coconut milk
1 bunch of coriander leaves, washed and chopped
0.5tbs of salt
2tbs Thai fish sauce or soya sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pand saute the onions in the hot oil, till soft, add the pumpkin cubes and stir well. Add the coconut milk, stock and coriander and bring to boil. Add the salt and simmer over a medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Season to taste. You could also add a little lime juice if you like the flavour.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor, select a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin. These varieties are known for their sweet, creamy flesh.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin before pureeing it intensifies its flavor. You can roast the pumpkin in cubes or halves, depending on your preference. Just be sure to remove the seeds and stringy flesh before roasting.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk: Coconut milk is a key ingredient in this soup, so be sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. You can also use a combination of coconut milk and chicken broth, if desired.
  • Add some heat: If you like a little bit of heat in your soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few slices of jalapeño pepper. You can also add some grated ginger for a warming flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, chopped nuts, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin coconut soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this pumpkin coconut soup a try.

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