Pumpkin Coconut And Rum Soup Recipes

CREAMY PUMPKIN COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Add the shallot, garlic, ginger and olive oil to a small food processor, and process for 10 seconds or until well minced. ( you can also grade the ingredients directly into the pot if you don't have a food processor).
• Transfer to a medium-sized pot and sautée for 30 seconds to 1 minute, on medium-high heat.
• Add the pumpkin pure, veggie broth, coconut milk, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Serve with toasted pumpkin seeds, dusting of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of coconut.

PUMPKIN-COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and ginger until tender. Add stock, pumpkin and seasonings; whisk until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.

PUMPKIN, COCONUT AND RUM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and scallions and cook for another minute or two until softened.
• Add the cubed pumpkin, the carrots, scotch bonnet pepper, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for about 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.
• Remove from the heat and puree, either in a blender (in batches, and with the lid clamped down tight), or with an immersion (stick) blender. Return to the pot, stir in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and the rum. Cover and set aside for several hours or overnight (in which case, refrigerate).
• Just before serving, reheat the soup to boiling and let boil vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot with a garnish of thinly-sliced scallions or chives.

SPICY COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the pumpkin, stir well, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Add the onion, garlic, and ají dulce and stir well. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, then add the brown sugar and cumin. Mix well. Cook until the sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the coconut milk and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the pumpkin is very soft, about 15 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender, blend the soup into a smooth purée. Alternatively, remove the solids with a slotted spoon and place in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth and return to the pan.
• Bring back to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes so the flavors combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the cilantro.

CHILLED BANANA AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bananas, lemon juice, pineapple juice, yogurt, ice cream, rum and coconut milk. Ladle into a blender in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Divide the cold soup among chilled serving bowls, and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top for garnish.

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the vegetable broth, curry powder, salt, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 10 minutes. Cover, and boil 15 to 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the pumpkin and coconut milk, and cook another 5 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling only half way and working in batches if necessary; process until smooth. Return to a pot, and reheat briefly over medium heat before serving.