Butternut Pumpkin Soup With Ginger and Coconut |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Pumpkin soup is an Australian favourite, but I sometimes find it a bit bland. This recipe adds a little something extra, without overpowering the pumpkin flavour. You can garnish this with some coriander leaves (AKA cilantro). Can be served hot or cold. Note: if you like to make LOTS of soup, you'll want to double this. It really does make only about 4 serves. It looks like a lot of pumpkin, but it cooks down to nothing. Ingredients:
600 g diced butternut pumpkin (you'll need a 1 kg pumpkin) |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 tablespoon oil |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
2 tablespoons grated or minced gingerroot (i used the bottled type) |
400 ml vegetable stock (good quality) |
150 ml coconut milk |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Saute pumpkin, garlic, ginger and onion lightly in vegetable oil.
2. Add stock (it should just cover the pumpkin). Bring to boil and cook gently for 15 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly and puree in blender or food processor, or use your stick blender straight in the pot.
4. Return to heat, add coconut cream, lemon juice, tomato paste and sugar.
5. Simmer another five minutes.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve with lots of fresh, crusty bread.
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