Ginger and Honey balsamic · SELECT Medium olive oil · Soups and Breads · 1 comment ·Aug 19, 2024

Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup

Name: Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Fustini’s Medium SELECT olive oil; 3 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 tablespoons ginger; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 red bell pepper, cored and finely diced; 1 (15- ounce) can of pumpkin puree; 2 (13.5 ounces) cans of coconut milk; 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon Fustini's Ginger & Honey balsamic; 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces; ¼ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup); ½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped; lime wedges, for serving; jasmine rice, for serving

Submitted by Chef Laura Rainey

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Fustini’s Medium SELECT olive oil
3 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored and finely diced
1 (15- ounce) can of pumpkin puree
2 (13.5 ounces) cans of coconut milk
2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon Fustini's Ginger & Honey balsamic
3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped
lime wedges, for serving
jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

To a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add oil and curry paste. Use a wooden spoon to break up the curry paste and toast until aromatic. Add ginger, garlic, shallot, and red pepper and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree and cook until thick and reduced, about 5 minutes.
Add coconut milk, broth, sugar, balsamic, mushrooms, and sweet potato, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer, cook until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Add green beans and continue to simmer until tender, about 7 minutes. Add herbs, taste and adjust seasoning with sugar and fish sauce. To serve: Divide soup between bowls and garnish with herbs, serve with lime and jasmine rice.

1 comment

renee Oct 03, 2024

Does the rice go in the soup or on the side? I went without any and it was just fine; actually added a little more pumpkin for a thicker/creamier texture. Will definitely make again!

Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup