Thai Pumpkin Soup With Red Curry Paste Recipe

Step 1: For the Red Thai Curry Paste:To prepare Thai Pumpkin Soup With Red Curry Paste Recipe, prepare the Red Thai Curry paste recipe

Step 2: Place the ingredients - lemongrass, red chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, white pepper powder, salt to taste, lemon juicein a food processor or blender and process well to create a fragrant Thai red curry paste

Step 3: Use as required or store refrigerated for further use

Step 4: If you find the paste too thick, add a little more coconut milk to help blend ingredients

Step 5: For the Roasted Pumpkins:Add a little olive oil in a pan and add the chopped pumpkin along with salt, chilli powder and a pinch of turmeric powder

Step 6: Roast them till they are soft

Step 7: Cool and grind to a paste

Step 8: Heat the remaining Olive oil in a large sauce pan and cook the curry paste for one minute or until it becomes fragrant

Step 9: Add the vegetable stock along with the pumpkin puree and bring it to a boil

Step 10: Simmer and let it boil for a good 20  minutes on low flame

Step 11: Add salt and pepper powder along with the coconut milk

Step 12: Stir well and cook for further 5 more minutes

Step 13: Stir in the lime juice and strain the soup for a smooth texture

Step 14: Pour Thai Pumpkin Soup With Red Curry Paste Recipe into serving bowls

Step 15: Swirl in some coconut milk and garnish with pepper powder, red chillies and fresh coriander leaves

Step 16: Serve with Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe for wholesome and comforting meal