Source: Superelaks, AdobeStockAn original and simple way to diversify your usual first courses is to prepare soup with coconut milk. It's not only suitable for Asian cuisine but also allows you to create lean versions of your favorite creamy dishes. We're sharing 15 interesting recipes!
1. Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: za-edoy.ruA delicate, creamy soup based on cauliflower.
You will need: 300 ml coconut milk, 1 head cauliflower, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, curry, ginger, chili flakes, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot and sauté them lightly. Add the cauliflower florets, pour in the coconut milk, and cook until tender. Add spices and garlic, then blend the soup until smooth.
2. Salmon Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: postila.ruFor this recipe, you will need fresh salmon fillet.
You will need: 700 g salmon fillet, 250 g mushrooms, 1/2 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 20 g ginger, 1 chili pepper, 2 limes, 2 stalks lemongrass, 750 ml coconut milk, 750 ml water, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Dice the fillet, salt it, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Slice the mushrooms, zest the limes and squeeze their juice. Mince the onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili.
Sauté all of this for 3-4 minutes until soft, add the zest, water, coconut milk, and spices to taste, then simmer for 8-10 minutes after boiling. Add the salmon and mushrooms, simmer the soup for another 10 minutes over low heat after boiling. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to taste.
3. Fish Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: pinterest.comA simpler and more familiar version of fish soup.
You will need: 350 g trout, 2-3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 750 ml water, 250 ml coconut milk, 4 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot, and sauté them for 3-4 minutes. Add diced potatoes and fry for another 2 minutes. Add trout pieces and spices, pour in hot water, and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are done. Add chopped herbs and coconut milk, bring the soup almost to a boil, and remove from heat.
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4. Cheesy Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: mirtesen.ruWe recommend sprinkling with fresh herbs or garnishing with boiled egg wedges when serving.
You will need: 4 chicken drumsticks, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 120 ml coconut milk, 4 cloves garlic, 3 processed cheese slices, 2 potatoes, butter.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with water, boil until cooked, strain the broth, and separate the meat from the bones, then return it to the pot. Add diced potatoes. Sauté minced onion and carrot in butter, pour in coconut milk, and add grated processed cheese.
Add garlic, cook until the cheese dissolves, and pour into the broth when the potatoes are cooked. Season the soup to taste, heat for a couple more minutes, and remove from heat.
5. Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: kirilife.comDon't be afraid to add plenty of your favorite spices to the soup – they are very appropriate here.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 carrot, 1 shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp curry, 400 ml coconut milk, spices.
Preparation: Mince the onion, carrot, and garlic. Dice the pumpkin and cover everything with water. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes after boiling. Add warm coconut milk, season, and blend the soup until smooth.
6. Shrimp Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: recipecloudapp.comUse shrimp with shells, as they will be needed for the broth.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 1 can coconut milk, 1 carrot, 1 leek, 2 cm ginger, 1 lime, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch green onions, 1 celery stalk.
Preparation: Boil the shrimp in water for 5 minutes, remove, peel, and boil the shells in the same water for about 20 more minutes. Strain the broth.
Thinly slice the carrot, leek, and celery, and sauté them. Add the vegetables to the broth and cook for 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, bring the soup to a boil, add the shrimp, lime juice, and chopped green onions. Remove the soup from heat and serve.
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7. Beetroot Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: recept-borscha.ruAn unusual recipe for lovers of culinary experiments.
You will need: 1 beetroot, 1 potato, 1 onion, 1/2 celery stalk, 1/2 carrot, 2 tomatoes, 5 sprigs cilantro, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 cup coconut milk, spices.
Preparation: Bake or boil the beetroot until cooked and slice it. Dice the potato and boil it until cooked in a small amount of water. Mince the onion, carrot, celery, and ginger, and sauté them for a couple of minutes.
Add peeled and diced tomatoes. Season, simmer for a few more minutes, and add the potatoes with their cooking water. Simmer everything covered for 5 minutes and blend with the beetroot until smooth. Pour in the coconut milk, bring the soup to a boil, remove from heat, and sprinkle with cilantro.
8. Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: za-edoy.ruCommon button mushrooms work well for this recipe.
You will need: 450 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 6 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs thyme, 750 ml vegetable broth, 400 ml coconut milk, spices.
Preparation: Mince the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté everything together for about 10 minutes, stirring. Add spices, thyme, broth, and coconut milk. Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes after boiling and remove the thyme. Blend half of the soup until smooth, combine both halves, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Soup with Coconut Milk and Rice
Source: vkusvill.ruWhen serving, we recommend sprinkling the finished soup with corn and chili flakes.
You will need: 100 g rice, 1 L coconut milk, 1 tsp curry paste, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 chili pepper, 1 purple onion, 120 g mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic, 30 g ginger, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Mince the ginger and garlic, sauté them for half a minute, and add sliced onion and celery. Sauté until soft, set aside, and separately sauté sliced mushrooms until cooked.
Add the vegetables and mushrooms to a pot, add spices and minced chili, pour in coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Add curry paste and simmer for 15 minutes. Place some rice in bowls and pour in the soup.
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10. Buckwheat Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: lavkaodintsovo.ruA lean soup with just a few ingredients, yet with a twist.
You will need: 100 g buckwheat, 100 ml coconut milk, 1/2 carrot, 1/2 onion, 500 ml water, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Dice the vegetables finely and sauté until soft. Add buckwheat and fry for another 1 minute. Pour in boiling water and cook until the buckwheat is done. Pour in coconut milk, season the soup, bring to a boil again, remove from heat, and sprinkle with herbs.
11. Vegetable Soup with Spinach and Coconut Milk
Source: vse-recepty.ruChoose unsweetened coconut milk without flavorings or other additives.
You will need: 800 ml water or broth, 200 ml coconut milk, 2 potatoes, 1/2 onion, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 100 g spinach, spices.
Preparation: Boil water, add diced potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes. Dice the remaining vegetables and sauté them until soft. Add spinach, fry for another 2-3 minutes, and pour in coconut milk. Bring to a boil, add everything to the potatoes, and cook the soup until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste.
12. Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: dzen.ruFor a beautiful hue, we recommend using red lentils.
You will need: 120 g lentils, 100 ml coconut milk, 30 g curry paste, 150 g crushed tomatoes, 20 g ginger, 1 bell pepper, 3 green onion stalks, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Soak the lentils for a couple of hours beforehand. Finely chop the green onions, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Sauté the garlic and ginger for literally half a minute, add curry paste and spices, and fry for the same amount of time.
Add lentils and bell pepper, fry for another 1 minute, and pour in 350 ml of boiling water. Bring to a boil, add coconut milk and tomatoes, and cook for about 15 minutes. Finally, sprinkle the soup with green onions.
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13. Green Pea Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: ovkuse.ruFrozen peas don't even need to be thawed beforehand.
You will need: 1 kg green peas, 400 ml coconut milk, 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch green onions, 700 ml broth, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and sauté the green onions for 1-2 minutes in coconut oil. Mix the broth and coconut milk, bring to a boil, add the peas, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove the soup from heat, add lemon juice, parsley leaves, basil, and green onions. Blend the soup until smooth and season to taste.
14. Tomato Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: veganolife.ruThe slight sweetness of coconut milk perfectly balances the acidity of tomatoes.
You will need: 800 g tomatoes, 400 ml coconut milk, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion and sauté until translucent. Peel and slice the tomatoes, add them to the onion, and season. Simmer for a couple of minutes, pour in coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Cook for another 5 minutes and blend the soup until smooth.
15. Noodle Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: pinterest.comRice noodles are perfect, but you can use any other type you prefer.
You will need: 400 ml coconut milk, 400 ml water or broth, 1 tsp soy sauce, 2-3 drops sriracha, 2 carrots, 90 g noodles, 100 g spinach, spices.
Preparation: Mix water, coconut milk, soy sauce, sriracha, and spices to taste. Add chopped spinach and thinly sliced or grated carrots. Bring the soup to a boil, add noodles, and cook for a couple more minutes until they are done.