Potage y'igihaza iryoshye || Delicious SQUASH soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can provide a nutty flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are often more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes add nutritional benefits without significant cost difference.

Peel and chop the pumpkin, carrot, and potato into small pieces.

Dice the onion, garlic, and ginger finely.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the chopped pumpkin, carrot, and potato; cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a stand blender.

Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Return to heat and warm gently before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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