Kerry McClure – Practical Wellness

December 10, 2014 ·

Here is an awesome nutrient-dense, full-flavored soup to try!
Enjoy all the fabulous flavors! Serve with your favorite salad.

Thai/Indian Coconut Vegetable Soup
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
4 tbsp olive oil
1 Onion diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper
2-½ cups of diced tomatoes
1 tsp of cumin
1-cup coconut milk (Thai Kitchen canned coconut milk)
1 tsp of coriander
1/3 to 1/2 cup of peanut butter
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
¼ tsp of cayenne
3 limes, juiced
1 can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp of fresh ginger minced
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tsp of salt
½ cup of chopped cilantro (optional garnish when serving)

PREPARATION:
Start by sautéing the onions, garlic, and red pepper with olive oil in a large pot.

Cook until the onions are soft – about 3-5 minutes.

Then add all of the remaining ingredients except for the cilantro and bring to a low simmer.

Cover and cook for 1 hour on low heat stirring occasionally.

After an hour turn off the heat and use an immersion blender, or transfer the soup to a blender, and puree until smooth or to desired consistency.

Reheat soup as needed. Serve and enjoy.

Tip: Serve over Germinated Brown Rice for added nutrients!

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