Kiribati Pumpkin Coconut Soup

Step 1

Peel, de-seed and cut the pumpkin into bite size pieces

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large pot

Step 3

add the ginger and the pumpkin

Step 4

cook until slightly soft but before it turns brown

Step 5

Add in the water, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer

Step 6

cook approx 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is nice and tender

Step 7

Mash the pumpkin with a potato masher or use and immersion blender until the pumpkin is creamy.

Step 8

Add in the coconut milk and add salt and pepper to taste. Warm on stove top if serving hot.

Step 9

This soup is delicious served either hot or cold

Step 10

Garnish with some fresh ground pepper and onion chives

Step 11

Enjoy