Thai Pumpkin-Coconut Soup Recipe
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Ingredients: 6 cups good-tasting chicken stock
1/3 to 1/2 can thick coconut milk (preferably not 'lite')
4 Tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass (see below), OR frozen-prepared (available at Asian stores) or lemon zest
3 kaffir lime leaves, left whole (available fresh or frozen at Asian stores)
3 cups pumpkin or squash, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 cups yam, peeled and cut into chunks
1-2 cups soft tofu, sliced into cubes OR substitute chickpeas or cooked shrimp
1 shallot, minced, OR 1/4 cup minced purple onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-size piece galangal or ginger, grated or sliced thinly into matchsticks
1 fresh red chili, sliced, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili, OR 1-2 tsp. chili sauce
1/2 tsp. turmeric
3/4 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. Agave or honey
2 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 generous handful baby spinach, washed
1/2 cup fresh basil + 1/2 cup fresh coriander for toppings
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Directions:Place stock in a pot over high heat. Add the prepared lemongrass (plus leftover stalk if using fresh lemongrass), the kaffir lime leaves, shallot, garlic, galangal or ginger, and chili. Bring to a boil.
1. Add the pumpkin (or squash) and yam. Reduce heat slightly and gently boil for 6-7 minutes.
2. While the soup is cooking, add the spices/flavorings, stirring with each addition: turmeric, ground coriander and cumin, fish sauce, shrimp paste, brown sugar, and lime juice.
3. When pumpkin and yam are soft enough to eat, reduce heat to low. Now stir in the coconut milk (start with 1/3 can and increase to 1/2 can depend how creamy you want it).
4. Stir well and taste-test the soup for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough (this will depend on the taste of your original stock). Add more lime juice if it's too salty or sweet. If it's too sour for your liking, add a little more sugar; also adjust the spice level by adding more chili. If too spicy, add more coconut milk or Lime Juice
5. Just before serving, add the soft tofu and spinach and gently stir it into the soup (the spinach will wilt instantly). Portion out into bowls and top with the fresh basil and coriander. Note that this soup is usually served with Brown Rice on the side, but it could also be served with noodles. |
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