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Red Curry Chicken and Pumpkin Soup

Red Curry Chicken and Pumpkin Soup

Cook time:
about 1 hour
Prep time:
25 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Chef John
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, diced, divided
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth, or to taste, divided
  • 1 (13 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 (2 pound) kabocha squash
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced, or more to taste
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
  • 2 small serrano peppers, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium limes, halved