Description
Rich jamie oliver thai pumpkin soup delivers authentic Thai flavors through creamy coconut and warm spices. Hearty ingredients combine to create a comforting meal that transports diners directly to Southeast Asian kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) kent pumpkin, peeled, chopped
- 300 g (10.5 oz) cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup thai red curry paste
- 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 2 ½ cups massel chicken-style liquid stock
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
- 2 tsps lime juice
- 2 tbsps fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high flame and caramelize onions until translucent and soft.
- Vegetable Infusion: Add pumpkin, potato, and garlic, sautéing for 5 minutes to develop deep flavor profiles. Introduce curry paste, coating vegetables thoroughly and releasing aromatic spices.
- Liquid Integration: Pour vegetable stock into the pot, bringing contents to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and allow vegetables to tenderize and meld flavors for 25-30 minutes, removing lid during final 10 minutes to encourage slight reduction.
- Textural Transformation: Employ an immersion blender to create a silky, uniform consistency. Return pot to medium heat and slowly incorporate coconut milk, stirring consistently to achieve a creamy texture.
- Flavor Refinement: Season with black pepper and warm for an additional 5-6 minutes to harmonize flavors. Simultaneously prepare garnish by combining roasted peanuts, fresh coriander, green onions, and a vibrant lime juice accent.
- Presentation: Ladle soup into serving bowls, embellish with a delicate drizzle of coconut milk, and generously scatter the herbaceous, nutty garnish across the surface.
Notes
- Pumpkin Perfection: Choose sugar pumpkins or butternut squash for the richest, sweetest flavor and creamiest texture.
- Curry Paste Power: Select authentic Thai red curry paste for a genuine, vibrant taste profile that elevates the entire soup.
- Blending Brilliance: Use an immersion blender for smooth consistency, avoiding potential splatters and easier cleanup compared to transferring to a traditional blender.
- Garnish Game-Changer: Fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts aren’t just decoration – they add critical texture contrast and bright flavor complexity to the creamy soup base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg