Pumpkin soup with coconut oil

Pumpkin soup with coconut oil

October is the best time of year to propose this delicious recipe of Pumpkin Cream Soup with Coconut Oil!.

In fact, the holiday of Halloween is approaching,a festival of Celtic origin which is celebrated on the night of October 31st.

In the United States it has taken on particular relevance and a rather macabre connotation!

This celebration then spread to other countries, often children in masks ring our doorbell reciting the little formula trick-or-treat, trick or treat.

Autumn is pumpkin season, in fact the harvest period goes from September to the end of November.

The pumpkin for Halloween is used for the construction of theJack-o'-lantern, it is removed from the pulp and carved creating the shape of a face and was used to chase away evil spirits who, according to legend, wandered lost on the earth.

Pumpkin is truly a tasty and nutritious food that can be used for many recipes.

This Pumpkin Cream Soup with Coconut Oil is really a simple recipe, but it has an intense flavour.

Coconut oil gives an exotic and tropical taste to savory recipes, and is an ingredient that can no longer be missing from homes.

In fact it is a versatile product, with many uses and with many beneficial properties.

Furthermore, Coconut Oil is excellent in cooking, it has a very high smoke point which makes it perfect for long cooking and frying.

Pumpkin soup with coconut oil

Pumpkin Cream Soup with Coconut Oil

Preparation time: ~60 min

Serves for 2 people

Ingredients
  • 1 kg Pumpkin
  • 1 shallot
  • 75 grams ginger
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 150 ml coconut milk + a few spoons for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper
Preparation

Wash and clean the pumpkin and cut it into pieces. Finely chop the shallot, clean and grate the ginger. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan, fry the shallot and ginger for a few minutes over medium heat, then add the pumpkin and cook for a few minutes. When the pumpkin has softened, cover with the vegetable broth and pour in the coconut milk. If desired, add chilli. Continue cooking, stirring often, for about 40 minutes. Finally blend with an immersion blender until you obtain a nice smooth and creamy consistency. Pour into bowls and serve with fresh herbs and a splash of coconut milk to garnish.

Recommendations

To be served piping hot accompanied by crunchy croutons, perhaps flavored with some spices. Or you can sprinkle it with parmesan

Prodotti raccomandati

  • Coconut oil

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