Description
Quick coconut curry pumpkin soup delivers rich, warming flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Creamy, spiced broth combines seasonal ingredients with comforting global ingredients you will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) pumpkin puree
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz/400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp red curry paste (or 1 tsp curry powder)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional, for extra warmth)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- Juice of ½ lime
- Chopped cilantro or parsley
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Coconut cream drizzle
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, coaxing out their natural sweetness and developing a rich aromatic base.
- Aromatic Infusion: Introduce garlic, ginger, and red curry paste, stirring vigorously to release their intense fragrance and prevent scorching.
- Liquid Composition: Integrate pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, whisking to create a smooth, harmonious mixture that will define the soup’s character.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the blend, allowing ingredients to marry and intensify, with coconut milk, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne joining the symphony of tastes.
- Textural Transformation: Reduce the liquid for 10-15 minutes, concentrating flavors and achieving a luxurious consistency. Use an immersion blender for silky smoothness or leave slightly chunky for rustic appeal.
- Final Flourish: Brighten with lime juice, fine-tune seasonings, and garnish with fresh cilantro, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a coconut cream drizzle to elevate the sensory experience.
- Serving Suggestion: Present in warm bowls, inviting diners to explore the complex, comforting essence of this exotic pumpkin curry soup.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Stir spices and aromatics constantly to avoid scorching, which can create bitter undertones and ruin the soup’s delicate flavor profile.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust red curry paste quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with less and gradually increasing for controlled, personalized warmth.
- Smooth vs. Rustic Texture: Choose between blending completely for silky consistency or leaving partial chunks for a more textured, hearty soup experience.
- Enhance Nutrition: Consider adding protein like shredded chicken or tofu, transforming the soup from a simple starter to a complete, balanced meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg