Thai Spicy – Hot Pumpkin Soup

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 shallots, chopped
• 4 cups of peeled and diced pumpkin
• 2 small fresh red chili peppers, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. of chopped lemongrass
• 1 tbsp. of butter
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened coconut milk

Instructions

1. Place a medium pot over low heat and warm the butter and oil.

2. Cook the garlic, chilies, shallots, and lemongrass, until fragrant.

3. Add and stir the coconut milk, chicken broth, and pumpkin then increase to a rolling boil.

4. Cook while stirring until the pumpkin becomes tender.

5. Add in batches to a blender and puree until you have the desired texture.

6. Add back to the pot to heat.

7. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil.