Easy Pumpkin Laksa Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Pumpkin Laksa Soup is a vibrant twist on a Southeast Asian classic. Combining creamy pumpkin puree with rich coconut milk and fragrant laksa paste, this quick recipe delivers a perfectly spiced broth that’s both satisfying and soul-soothing. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal for busy cooks seeking something hearty yet wholesome. Served over tender rice noodles and topped with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Whether you add tofu for extra protein or enjoy it as is, this one-pot wonder is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of pumpkin recipes, spicy soups, and quick dinner ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pumpkin puree
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons laksa paste
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 200 grams tofu (optional)
- 100 grams bean sprouts
- 1 piece lime
- 10 grams fresh cilantro
- 1 piece red chili (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the laksa paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and mix well with the laksa paste.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the coconut milk and salt, then stir to combine. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
If using tofu, dice it into small cubes and add it to the soup. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles into bowls. Ladle the pumpkin laksa soup over the noodles.
Garnish each bowl with bean sprouts, a wedge of lime, fresh cilantro, and sliced red chili if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy pumpkin laksa soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 878 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
