Soup Of The Day: Lao Pumpkin and Coconut Soup recipe served in a glass, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Soup Of The Day: Lao Pumpkin And Coconut Soup Recipe

Inspired by Phở Lena
Time40m
Serves6

Friday's special soup.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pumpkin

    Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add Coconut Milk

    Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Heat through, and season with chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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