Recipes Pumpkin Soup with Thai Red Curry Paste and Lemongrass 5.0 (4,936) 2 Reviews This creamy pumpkin soup was inspired by Thai flavors. The soup is made especially creamy with the addition of coconut milk, while the Thai red curry paste and garlic lend each it depth and heat. The lemongrass, ginger, and squeeze of fresh lime juice brighten the flavors in each spoonful. If you want a touch more heat, then add more of the sliced Fresno chiles as a garnish. By Food & Wine Editors Updated on October 1, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 small white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Kosher salt One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons lime juice Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional) Thinly sliced Fresno chile, for garnish (optional) Directions In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree and broth, stirring to incorporate, then season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot) and puree until smooth. If needed, add additional water or broth to reach the desired consistency. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Serve warm and garnish with fresh cilantro and thinly sliced Fresno chiles. Make Ahead Like most soups, this one is even better made the day before. Reheat before serving. Rate it Print