PACIFIC SQUASH AND COCONUT SOUP

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I grew up in Tonga, a small group of islands in the South Pacific. Kabocha Squash is one of Tonga's main exports and this recipe is one of my family's creations for the plentiful squash season. See: http://seeseiniblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/recipe-squash-and-coconut-soup/

Provided by 676coco

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups peeled diced kabocha squash
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
400 g coconut cream
2 medium onions, chopped
salt and pepper
1 lemon, zest of
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except coconut cream, into a large saucepan and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 30 minutes. Put mixture into blender and puree. Return to saucepan, stir in coconut cream and reheat without bringing to a boil. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 27.9, Protein 1.3

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