Indian Spiced Zucchini Coconut Soup Recipes

INDIAN-SPICED ZUCCHINI-COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in the broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is soft, about 25 minutes.
• Scrape the soup into a blender and process until smooth. Place in a saucepan over low heat just until hot. Combine the cilantro, mint and orange zest in a small bowl. Divide soup among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with the grated coconut and then the herb mixture. Serve immediately.

INDIAN SPICED LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the turmeric, cumin and chili powder to the mixture and stir until the spices are mixed into the oil.
• Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
• Boil for 15 minutes.
• Add the pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Blend the soup well. If needed add more water to the soup to thin it.

THAI ZUCCHINI-COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add zucchini, shallots, ginger, garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini softens but has not developed any color, 10 to 12 minutes. Add potato, coconut milk, and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potato is easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Transfer mixture to a blender, working in batches if necessary, and purée until very silky and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours or, in an airtight container, up to 3 days. Season with salt; serve topped with zucchini slices and cilantro leaves.