SILKY-COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP (KEG BOUAD MAK FAK KHAM)

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Silky-Coconut Pumpkin Soup (Keg Bouad Mak Fak Kham) image

Provided by Jeffrey Alford

Categories     Soup/Stew     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Coconut     Pumpkin     Fall     Cilantro     Simmer     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as part of a rice meal

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 4 shallots, unpeeled
1 1/2 pounds pumpkin (untrimmed), or butternut squash or 1 1/4 pounds peeled pumpkin
2 cups canned or fresh coconut milk
2 cups mild pork or chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed coriander leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, or to taste
Generous grindings of black pepper
1/4 cup minced scallion greens (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, or on a charcoal or gas grill, dry-roast or grill the shallots, turning occasionally until softened and blackened. Peel, cut the shallots lengthwise in half, and set aside.
  • Peel the pumpkin and clean off any seeds. Cut into small 1/2-inch cubes. You should have 4 1/2 to 5 cups cubed pumpkin.
  • Place the coconut milk, broth, pumpkin cubes, shallots, and coriander leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and simmer over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste for salt and add a little more fish sauce if you wish. (The soup can be served immediately, but has even more flavor if left to stand for up to an hour. Reheat just before serving.)
  • Serve from a large soup bowl or in individual bowls. Grind black pepper over generously, and, if you wish, garnish with a sprinkling of minced scallion greens. Leftovers freeze very well.

Hayat Chandio
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I love that this soup is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy pumpkin.


jibon Rahman
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warming and comforting.


rupesh mandal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Akua Afriyie Anastasia adu
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but this soup is amazing! The coconut and pumpkin flavors are a perfect match.


MEHAR QUEEN
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This soup is to die for! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the coconut and pumpkin flavors.


Pablo Lowest
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I highly recommend this soup. It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the coconut and pumpkin flavors.


Neo Banda
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This soup is a must-try! It's so unique and flavorful. I love the combination of coconut and pumpkin.


Chaddhar Sahib
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the coconut and pumpkin flavors.


Habib Wazir
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of coconut and pumpkin.


Matic Oman
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Qamar Imtiaz
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This soup is delicious! The coconut and pumpkin flavors are a perfect match, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mboja Hadebe
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless, and the coconut flavor was overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe.


IGNISTIOUS TIROP
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of extra ginger and chili pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Chiedozie Dominion
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy, and the coconut and pumpkin flavors are a perfect match. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.