Thai Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Thai Spiced Pumpin Soup

posted by judy down under 03-30-98

half cup veg or peanut oil
1 leek, sliced and washed
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup coarsley chopped ginger
2-3 small red chilies, finely chopped
1 kg. peeled, seeded and chopped pumpkin
1/2 desiccated coconut
finely grated rind and juice of 3 lemons
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 cup chopped coriander
1 litre chicken or veg stock
toasted shredded coconut
julienned red pepper and sliced green spring onion for garnish

Heat oil in large saucepan and cook leek, onion, garlic, ginger and chillies over medium heat, covered for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to the boil and simmer 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.

Process in batches until smooth and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve with the garnish. Serves 8

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