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Pumpkin and Coconut Soup

recipe source here

1/4 c. butter

1 c. peeled, chopped onion

1 lb. pumpkin, seeded, peeled and diced

1 tbsp. ginger

2 tbsp. curry powder

1 28 oz. can coconut milk

1/4 c. sour cream

1/3 c. fresh lime juice

2 tbsp. salt

2 tbsp. pepper

1/4 c. grated coconut

2 tbsp. grated lime peel

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onion, cook for 10 minutes. Add the pumpkin and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with ginger and curry powder.

Cover with 1 c. of water, simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for another 20 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, stir in the sour cream and lime juice, season with salt and pepper.

Turn into a soup bowl, sprinkle with coconut and lime peel.