Adzuki Bean Tapioca Noodle And Coconut Sweet Soup Food

SWEET RED BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• First, rinse the beans under cold water. Then, soak the beans in water for at least 8 hours (overnight).
• Drain the beans and transfer to a medium-sized pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 1 hour. Over the course of the hour, add an additional 2 cups of water as needed.
• When the beans look soft and broken down, use an immersion blender to blend until the beans are just broken up--it shouldn't be completely smooth (unless that's your preference--you're the cook here!). You can also transfer to a blender and pulse a few times until you achieve your desired consistency.
• Transfer the blended mixture back to the pot. If you like a soupier consistency, feel free to add additional water at this stage until you reach your desired consistency. Add the sugar and orange zest. Stir over medium to medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar. The mixture should bubble very gently.
• Next, add the tapioca. Cook for 20 minutes until the tapioca pearls become translucent. Some recipes recommend cooking the tapioca separately, but it works just fine to add them directly to the soup. When the tapioca pearls are totally translucent, it's ready to serve!

SWEET BANANA SOUP, WITH TAPIOCA AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Bring water and coconut milk to boil in a medium saucepan.
• Add sugar, salt, tapioca.
• Reduce heat to medium low, let it cook for about 30 minutes, stir frequently.
• Stir in bananas, remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Note: after you add the bananas, don't stir too much, it'll break up the fruit.
• Serve hot, or chill for 3-4 hours.
• Cook time not incl.
• chill time.

KABOCHA SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH ADZUKI BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium size pan, place adzuki beans and cover with enough water. Bring it to boil, turn off heat and drain.
• Add about 3 times the amount of water as beans and cook for 50 - 60 minutes until the beans are soft. (If you have a pressure cooker, it only takes about 13 - 15 minutes under pressure). Drain the water.
• In a soup pot, put onion, kabocha squash and sweet potato. Cover with enough water and cook until vegetables are soft.
• Puree the vegetables using a blender, food processor or hand blender. Add salt.
• Serve with cooked adzuki beans and chopped parsley on top.

ADZUKI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash the adzuki beans well in several changes of water, then drain.
• In a large pot, bring the 6 cups water to a boil.
• Add all ingredients and boil rapidly for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
• You may puree fully or partially for a smoother soup, but I prefer it just as it is.
• Serve with slices of GOOD bread!

ADZUKI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except the soy sauce and scallions, in a soup pot; cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, and add the soy sauce.
• Simmer 5 more minutes.
• Garnish with scallions and serve.