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Fijian Pumpkin Soup

Name: Fijian Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Fijian pumpkin soup recipe — velvety roasted pumpkin blended with coconut cream, ginger, and a hint of chili, a golden, warming bowl of pure island comfort.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 30 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 Fiji KitchenCategory

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Pumpkin grows with little fuss in Fijian gardens, and this silky soup has become a favorite in homes and resorts alike. It takes the island’s beloved pairing of pumpkin and coconut and turns it into a first course that tastes far more elegant than its humble ingredients suggest.

What makes it great: roasting the pumpkin first deepens its sweetness, while coconut cream and ginger give the soup a lush, fragrant finish. It is easy, comforting, and beautiful in the bowl — golden sunshine in soup form.

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Step by stepInstructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the pumpkin with 1 tbsp of the oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Heat the remaining oil in a pot and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes; add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes and cook 1 minute more.
Add the roasted pumpkin, coconut milk, and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
Blend until velvety smooth with an immersion blender, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot, swirled with extra coconut milk.

💡 Chef tips & storage

For a silkier soup, strain it after blending. The soup freezes beautifully, so make a double batch.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Servings4

CategoryFiji Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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