Soups

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

1 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 TBSP chopped fresh ginger (up to) 3 hot dried Thai chiles – split lengthwise, or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp minced fresh lemongrass – white part only, or zest of 1 lemon 3 cups veggie or chicken broth 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup creamy, natural, peanut butter 1 TBSP maple sugar, (or sugar of choice**) 1/2 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or cilantro 2 TBSP crushed roasted peanuts Heat the oil in saucepan over medium heat....

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup

2 TBSP coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 medium carrots, chopped 4 cups water 14 ounces coconut milk 1 cup red lentils 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tsps pure salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 TBSP curry powder 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots & cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to brown, about 10 mins. Add water, coconut milk, lentils, garlic, bay leaf, salt, ginger & curry powder. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, & simmer, partially covered for 35 to 40 mins...

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