A Warming Thai Pumpkin Soup Recipe!
As the weather cools and the golden hues of autumn settle in, it’s the perfect time to embrace the nourishing, grounding qualities of pumpkin. And great news for our Greensmith Grocers members—our organic pumpkins are on special until the end of the month!
Not only are pumpkins delicious and versatile, but they are also packed with health benefits:
Rich in beta-carotene – Supports immunity, glowing skin, and eye health.
Great for gut health – Full of fibre to aid digestion and keep you feeling satisfied.
Supports heart health – High in antioxidants and potassium for a happy, healthy heart.
Naturally warming – Perfect for balancing the body as the temperatures drop.
Why not put this seasonal superstar to good use with a cosy, nourishing bowl of Thai Pumpkin Soup? This simple, fragrant soup is a beautiful blend of sweet, creamy pumpkin with the warming spices of ginger, garlic, and a touch of chili—just what we need to keep the inner fires burning through autumn.
Thai Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 brown organic onion, diced
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 1 long red chilli, diced and deseeded
- 2 tbsp diced fresh coriander stalks
- 2cm fresh galangal piece, 2cm turmeric piece
- 4 kaffir limes leaves
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 3 peeled and cubed pumpkin
- 1 large garlic clove, diced
- 2 tbsp Fysh Sauce
- 1L vegetable stock
- Peel from half of a fresh lime
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (plus extra to serve)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Coriander Leaves to serve
Method:
- heat oil.. Sauté onion, lemongrass, chilli, coriander stalks, galangal, turmeric and kaffir lime leaves, on medium heat for 2-3 minutes
- Add Pumpkin, garlic, lime peel, Fysh Sauce and vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes, until pumpkin is soft when poked with a knife.
- Remove turmeric, galangal, lime peel and lemongrass from the soup and transfer the rest to a food processor or a blender. Puree until smooth
- Add 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.
Head into Greensmith Grocers to grab your organic pumpkins on special before the month ends, and enjoy the cozy, healing magic of this nourishing soup!
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