Pumpkin And Coconut Soup

Simple pumpkin soup is such a classic Australian comfort food. In this recipe, garlic, and ginger help to energetically warm the coconut milk making it more valuable for new mums.

Pumpkin and Coconut Soup

Preparation Time 10 Minutes

Cooking Time 25 Minutes

Serves 2—3


Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee

4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

chunk fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

600 grams chopped pumpkin

3 cups water

1 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon Himalayan rock salt

small bunch coriander leaves, to taste

Method

  • Heat ghee in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Gently fry garlic and ginger in ghee until soft

  • Add pumpkin, water, coconut milk, and salt and bring to boil

  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.

  • Add coriander leaves and turn off the heat. Puree with a stick blender until creamy and serve.


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Julia Jones

I’m Julia, the founding director of Newborn Mothers. I’m a postpartum doula, educator, and best-selling author. For the last ten years, I have trained over 1500 postpartum professionals in over 60 countries through my worldwide leading education training for postpartum professionals. My work is informed by fifteen years of experience in postpartum care and a background in social justice and community development. My training draws on anthropology, evolutionary biology, traditional medicine, and brain science. I also run a high-level business mastermind creating the next generation of leaders in the postpartum renaissance.

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