
Soup Of The Day: Lao Pumpkin And Coconut Soup Recipe
Friday's special soup.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 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
Add Aromatics
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 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
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
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