Description
Thai Pumpkin Soup Shooters are a flavorful and elegant appetizer, perfect for parties or special occasions. This creamy soup blends the sweetness of pumpkin with the richness of coconut milk and the warmth of red curry paste. Served in mini shooter glasses, it’s both a visual and culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Sliced red chili or chili flakes (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the Curry Paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release its flavors.
- Add Pumpkin and Broth: Add the pumpkin purée and broth to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Return it to the pot.
- Add Coconut Milk and Seasonings: Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes.
- Serve as Shooters: Pour the hot soup into small shooter glasses or shot cups. Garnish each with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a few slices of red chili or chili flakes for a pop of heat and color.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately as a fun and flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the level of red curry paste according to your heat preference.
- If using homemade pumpkin purée, ensure it is well-strained for a smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop cooking and blending
- Cuisine: thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shooter glass
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg