Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup
Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a creamy, aromatic soup that blends sweet pumpkin or squash with rich coconut milk and Thai red or yellow curry paste. Typically flavored with ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh basil, it's a popular comfort dish in Thai cuisine. The soup is often finished with a squeeze of lime and topped with crispy shallots or fresh herbs for added texture and brightness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is generally moderate in carbohydrates from the pumpkin and coconut milk, with healthy fats from the coconut milk and a modest amount of protein if chicken or tofu is added. Key nutrients include vitamin A from the pumpkin, potassium, and healthy medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from coconut. A typical serving ranges from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the recipe's richness and added proteins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120% DV |
| Vitamin C | 25% DV |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 10% DV |
| Calcium | 8% DV |
| Magnesium | 15% DV |
| Vitamin E | 10% DV |
| Folate | 12% DV |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this soup reflects the Thai culinary principle of balancing sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors in a single dish. Nutritionally, the combination of pumpkin's beta-carotene with the healthy fats in coconut milk enhances the absorption of this important antioxidant, making it both flavorful and nourishing.
