Pumpkin soup with coconut and ginger

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
600milligramsChopped pumpkin flesh
1largeOnion chopped
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
2tablespoonsChopped ginger
400millilitresCoconut cream
300millilitresWater
2Chicken stock cubes
1teaspoonChopped chillies
1tablespoonLemon juice
2tablespoonsChopped coriander
1tablespoonTomato paste
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Saute pumpkin and onion lightly in vegetable oil. Add water, ginger, chicken stock cubes, bring to boil and cook gently for 15 mins. Puree soup in blender. Return to heat, add coconut cream, lemon juice, paste and sugar. Bring to boil, cook another five mins. Season with pepper and, if you like, a bit more salt. Garnish with coriander. Serve hot or cold.