Coconut Lemongrass Kabocha Soup — Pranaful

Ingredients

• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
• Half a red onion, roughly chopped
• 1½ teaspoons ground coriander (freshly ground will yield the boldest flavor)
• Small pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 large (~2–2½ pounds) kabocha squash, seeds removed, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes (see note below)
• 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt