I have used Kabocha Squash for this soup recipe but feel free to use any kind of pumpkin or even butternut squash. If you want to make this soup other than in the fall or winter season, you can use one 15 oz canned pumpkin puree instead of a fresh pumpkin and follow the same recipe and pressure cook for 1 minute, and adjust the water or broth accordingly. Many Thai red curry paste brands available in the market contain fish and oyster sauce. So if you are a vegetarian or vegan, I highly recommend using Thai Kitchen Red Curry or Maesri Thai Red Curry Paste brands. Also, check out my Thai Red Curry recipe from my blog.
Ingredients for Thai Pumpkin Soup
How to Make Pumpkin Soup in Instant Pot
Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil, and once it’s hot, add minced garlic, ginger, and onions and saute till the onions turn soft. Next, add Thai red curry paste and saute for a few seconds. Add diced pumpkin, vegetable broth (or water), turmeric, and salt. Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid. Puree soup using an immersion hand blender until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, puree in a blender in batches once slightly cooled. Add thick coconut milk, lime juice, and stir well. It tastes great with coconut milk, but you can also replace it with milk or cream or half and half. If you think the soup is too thick, you can add water and boil it for 2 minutes. Serve easy Instant pot Thai curried pumpkin/kabocha squash soup hot and top with red chili flakes and coriander leaves.
Stovetop Pot Method
Heat oil in a large pot, and once it’s hot, add minced garlic, ginger, and onions, and saute till the onions turn soft. Add Thai red curry paste and saute for a few seconds. Add diced pumpkin, water or vegetable stock, turmeric, and salt. Cover and simmer until the pumpkins are soft, about 20-25 minutes. Puree soup using an immersion blender until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, puree in a blender in batches once slightly cooled. Add thick coconut milk, and lime juice, and stir well. Serve hot and top with red chili flakes and coriander leaves.
What do you eat with Pumpkin Coconut Soup?
Thai Peanut Noodles Thai Basil Rice Salad
Storage Suggestions
Store: This spicy pumpkin soup will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge if you store it in an airtight container.Freeze: You can freeze pumpkin Soup for up to 2 months in an airtight container without adding the cream/milk. Defrost the soup in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stovetop or microwave until warm through. Add the coconut milk (or cream) and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Variations
Thai Roasted Pumpkin Soup: You can roast the pumpkin cubes in the air fryer or oven before adding them to the soup. Spicy Pumpkin Soup: If you dont have that red curry paste in hand, use red chili powder or red chili flakes to make the soup spicy. Curried Pumpkin Soup: Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder instead of Thai red curry paste. Replacement for Coconut Milk: You can use heavy whipping cream or full-fat milk or half and half in place of coconut milk for non-vegan pumpkin soup. Toppings: You can use roasted pumpkin seeds, and roasted chickpeas as healthier toppings options.
Tips
Make sure to dice your pumpkin into roughly the same size (about 2-inch cubes) for even cooking. Be sure to sauté the onion and ginger, garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first. The soup will have a rich flavor. You can also use frozen pumpkin cubes in place of fresh ones.
Is Pumpkin Keto Friendly?
Pumpkin can be keto as it’s low in net carbs. Per 100g, pumpkin only has 5g of total carbs, with 1g of fiber. However, pair it with other low-carb vegetables like cauliflower for a keto-friendly diet meal. If you are on a Keto or Low Carb Diet. Check out my Keto Indian Food Recipes Collection.
More Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Curry Yellow Pumpkin Raita Pumpkin Pudding Pumpkin Sambar Roasted Pumpkin
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