As a fall soup, I love the flavors of pumpkin with some added spices; the Asian Thai curry marries perfectly with the pumpkin and the coconut. The added bonus is that the soup is very healthy, being GF, vegan, and paleo.
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2-inchpiece of gingergrated (about 1 rounded tbsp grated)
3large carrotspeeled and chopped (280 g, about 2 rounded cups)
4celery ribschopped (105 g, about 1 cup)
1jar of Thai red curry paste4 oz
1/2tspblack pepper
1/2tspcoriander
1/8tspcayenne peppermore if you like things spicy
2tbspcoconut sugar
4cupsvegetable broth
2tbspcoconut aminos
2 15-oz.can pumpkin puree850 g
1 15-oz.can coconut milkfull fat
1limejuiced
Suggested toppings
Pepitas
Fresh cilantrochopped
Coconut cream
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing vegetables. Peel and dice shallots and garlic cloves. Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds, discarding ends. Chop the celery ribs. Peel and grate the ginger.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven on the stovetop over low-medium heat. Add diced shallot and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing the shallot to slightly caramelize but not burn.
3. Add the diced carrots, chopped celery, and grated ginger to the pot with the shallot. Cook for a few minutes until the ginger becomes fragrant.
4. Add in the black pepper, coriander, cayenne pepper, coconut sugar, and curry paste. Sauté for a minute or two while stirring and allowing flavors to develop.
5. Top the vegetables with the broth, deglazing the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, lowering it to a simmer. Simmer veggies for about 15 minutes or until carrots are fully softened and tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, and coconut aminos to the pot and stir. Continue to cook until the soup returns to a low boil, stirring throughout.
7. Once hot, remove the pot from the heat. Allow the soup to cool slightly, and then puree the soup with an immersion blender or standup blender until the soup is a smooth, uniform texture with no chunks.
8. Top with chopped cilantro, pepitas, lime wedges, and a swirl of coconut cream, and enjoy.
Notes
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