Roastedthaipumpkinsouplowfat Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the pumpkin or squash in a roasting tin with half the oil and seasoning, then roast for 30 mins until golden and tender.
• Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a pan with the onion, ginger and lemongrass. Gently cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Stir in the curry paste for 1 min, followed by the roasted pumpkin, all but 3 tbsp of the coconut milk and the stock. Bring to a simmer, cook for 5 mins, then fish out the lemongrass. Cool for a few mins, then whizz until smooth with a hand blender, or in a large blender in batches. Return to the pan to heat through, seasoning with salt, pepper, lime juice and sugar, if it needs it. Serve drizzled with the remaining coconut milk and scattered with chilli, if you like.

Steps:

• Bake whole butternut pumpkin, without seeds but with skin on and cut into portions, in 180 deg C (350 deg F) oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Peel and seed the half Kent pumpkin and cut into small portions.
• Sauté onions, garlic and chilli in a little olive oil (or chicken stock, if you want less fat) in a large pan.
• Add chicken stock, the kent pumpkin, the spices, herbs and pepper & salt and simmer until soft - remove star anise.
• Scrape off roasted pumpkin from skin and add to other ingredients then blend all until smooth.
• Mix in skim evaporated milk and essence, more stock may be needed if soup is too thick, re-heat.

Steps:

• Blend all soup ingredients together in a high-speed blender, in batches if needed. Blend until the pumpkin is completely pureed and the soup has a silky texture.
• To serve, pour soup into warm soup bowls. Place 2 teaspoons of marinated portobellos in the middle of each bowl. Decorate each soup with coconut cream, cilantro, and scallion slices.
• Combine the shoyu, olive oil, water, and ginger in a small bowl. Add the mushrooms and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms and use as directed.

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Combine the onion mixture, pumpkin puree and chicken stock in a blender until smooth.
• Transfer the soup to a large pot, whisk in the coconut milk and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it warmed through, about 10 minutes. Taste the soup and season with the salt and pepper.
• Serve the soup in bowls. Garnish with the sour cream and chopped pumpkin seeds. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Steps:

• Place diced pumpkin, oil and spices in a big bowl. Toss to coat.
• Spread pumpkin on a paper-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 20 minutes or until nicely browned and tender.
• Remove from baking sheet (make sure to discard cloves) and place in a pot/bowl.
• Using a hand held blender and adding as much water as needed, puree until a thick mash has formed.
• Enjoy! :).