Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken stock
2 cans (15 ounces each) pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups light coconut milk
optional toppings: sour cream, pepitas and minced fresh parsley
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and ginger until tender. Add stock, pumpkin and seasonings; whisk until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.
Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.