M's Unusually Delicious Pumpkin-Fig Soup

I know this sounds like a very strange mix, but it really works! My best friend made me write out the recipe right away so I wouldn't forget anything. If made correctly, the fig should barely be noticeable, but will give the soup an unbelievably round flavor. I first made this recipe with figs I "borrowed" from Schloss Sansoucci in Potsdam. :)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, diced
• 3  tablespoons curry powder
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 1  medium  hokkaido pumpkin, cubed
• 1  tablespoon  diced fresh ginger
• 2  fresh figs, peeled & diced
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 3  cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄3 liter coconut milk
•  salt

Directions

1. In a large pot, saute onion & curry powder in oil until transparent.
2. Add pumpkin, fig, ginger, broth, and lemon juice. Boil until pumpkin is soft.
3. Puree with blender wand. Add coconut milk & salt to taste.