Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 8
Cost per serving: $1.11
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lime zest
1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
1 13.5-oz can light coconut milk, shaken
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt
1. In large pan, warm vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Saute onion and ginger until soft, about 8 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
2. Stir in lime zest, pumpkin, coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then puree in a blender. Serve hot.
All You, February 2011, p. 25.
