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Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup (vegan + gluten/lactose free)

  • 25minutes

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsA, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, P
MineralsSelenium, Zinc, Chromium, Manganese, Silicon, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 6 cups good-tasting faux chicken or vegetable stock

  2. 1/3 to 1/2 can thick coconut milk

  3. 4 Tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass , OR 3 Tbsp. ready-prepared (frozen or bottled)

  4. 3 kaffir lime leaves, OR 1 tsp. grated lime zest

  5. 3 cups pumpkin or squash, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks

  6. 2 cups yam, peeled and cut into chunks

  7. 1-2 cups soft tofu, sliced into cubes, OR substitute chickpeas

  8. 1 shallot, minced, OR 1/4 cup minced purple onion

  9. 3 cloves garlic, minced

  10. 1 thumb-size piece galangal or ginger, grated or sliced thinly into matchsticks

  11. 1-2 fresh red chilies, sliced, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili

  12. 1/2 tsp. turmeric

  13. 1/2 tsp. regular chili powder

  14. 3/4 tsp. ground coriander

  15. 1 tsp. ground cumin

  16. 3-4 Tbsp. soy sauce, to taste (use wheat-free for gluten-free diets)

  17. 1 tsp. brown sugar

  18. 2 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice

  19. 1-2 generous handfuls baby spinach, washed

  20. 1/2 cup fresh basil

  21. 1/2 cup fresh coriander for toppings

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. For a non-vegetarian version of this soup, see: Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup Recipe .

  2. Place stock in a pot over high heat. If making your stock from cubes or powder, be sure to make it strong-tasting - this will give you the best soup! Now add the lemongrass (include the leftover stalk pieces if using fresh lemongrass), plus the kaffir lime leaves, shallot, garlic, galangal or ginger, and chili. Bring to a boil.

  3. Add the pumpkin (or squash) and yam. Reduce heat slightly and gently boil for 6-7 minutes.

  4. While the soup is cooking, add the spices/flavorings, stirring with each addition: turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.

  5. 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 if you want it creamier or less spicy).

  6. Stir well and taste-test the soup for salt and spice, adding more soy sauce or a little salt if not salty or flavorful enough (this will depend on the taste of your original stock). Add more lime juice if it happens to be 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 or chili sauce. If too spicy, add more coconut milk.

  7. Just before serving, add the soft tofu and spinach and gently stir it into the soup (the spinach will wilt instantly and the soft tofu will heat up in seconds). Portion out into bowls and top with the fresh basil and coriander. Note that this soup can be served as is, or with rice or noodles. In Thailand, it is served with rice on the side, each person adding their own directly to the soup. Enjoy!

  8. Other Vegetables: Other veggies that can be added to this soup include: carrots, chopped red or green bell pepper, broccoli, mushrooms, and bok choy.

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