Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

== Description ==
This dish is called "Gaeng Liang Fak Thong" in Thai. In English it's just called tasty.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* ¼ cup onions, finely chopped
* ¼ cup dried shrimps, soaked and chopped
* 2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
* 2 fresh green chilies, thinly sliced
* 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
* 6 cups water
* 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1 inch squares
* 1 (14 ounces) can coconut milk
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
* 8 – 10 fresh basil leaves
== Directions ==
# In a medium saucepan, stir-fry onion in oil until golden brown.
# Add shrimp, chiles, and shrimp paste; fry for 1 minute.
# Add water and bring to a boil.
# Add pumpkin, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
# Add coconut milk and salt; return to a boil and cook until pumpkin is tender.
# Serve garnished with lemon juice, basil leaves, and cilantro.
Category:Thai Soups
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Category:Coconut milk Recipes
Category:Pumpkin Soup Recipes
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