Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

Description
This dish is called "Gaeng Liang Fak Thong" in Thai. In English it's just called tasty.



Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ¼ cup onions, finely chopped
 * ¼ cup dried shrimps, soaked and chopped
 * 2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
 * 2 fresh green chilies, thinly sliced
 * 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
 * 6 cups water
 * 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1 inch squares
 * 1 (14 ounces) can coconut milk
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 * 8 – 10 fresh basil leaves

Directions

 * 1) In a medium saucepan, stir-fry onion in oil until golden brown.
 * 2) Add shrimp, chiles, and shrimp paste; fry for 1 minute.
 * 3) Add water and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Add pumpkin, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Add coconut milk and salt; return to a boil and cook until pumpkin is tender.
 * 6) Serve garnished with lemon juice, basil leaves, and cilantro.