HappyCook80's Recipe

Thai Pumpkin Peanut Soup

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Thai Pumpkin Peanut Soup

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons finely minced gingerroot
1 to 2 small fresh hot chiles, seeded and minced or 1/2 teaspoon
crushed dried hot pepper
4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass or 1/2 teaspoon dried powdered
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
handful of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the shallots, gingerroot, and chiles over moderate heat, stirring, until the
mixture becomes aromatic.

Add the stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, fish sauce, pumpkin puree and sugar. Bring to a simmer, then cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the soup hot, and garnish each portion with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.
Serves 8.