Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 12 kg pumpkin, chopped
  • 2 12 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • 12 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar

Method

  • Heat oil in large pan, add the spices and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, without browning.
  • Add the onion, celery and pumpkin and stir for 2 minutes to coat the vegetables in the spice mixture.
  • Add stock and bring to boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender.
  • Allow to cool slightly.
  • Puree the mixture in batches in a food processor until smooth.
  • Return to the pan, stir in the coconut milk, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and reheat gently.
  • If too thick, stir in a little extra stock.
  • --------CorianderPaste------------.
  • Finely chop the coriander and mint leaves.
  • Combine in a bowl with the ginger and sugar.
  • Spoon a little on top of the soup and stir through to add flavour, colour and texture.