Tomato Coconut Soup Food

BOMBAY TOMATO-COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a 5-quart soup pot and heat until hot. Add the onion and celery and sauté until tender (approximately 10 minutes).
• Add the canned tomatoes, water, bay leaf, oregano, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Stir in the coconut milk and remove the bay leaf.
• In a blender, working in batches of no more than two cups, purée the soup. Hold a towel or large hot pad over the lid of the blender so it will not blow open and scald you with hot soup.
• Place the soup back on the stove and season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar (optional).
• Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top (see note below). Serve the soup hot.
• Note:.
• To toast the coconut: preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread the flaked coconut evenly on a cookie sheet. Place on the middle rack of the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes. Watch the coconut closely since it can burn quickly. If necessary stir the coconut to brown evenly.

TOMATO AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a pressure-cooker (or in a pan with a well-fitting lid).
• Close the lid on the pressure cooker and bring up to a low pressure. Cook for about 15 minutes. If not using a pressure cooker, bring to the boil and simmer for about 1/2 hour.
• Remove the bayleaves and blend the soup thorougly using an electric blender. Taste, and adjust seasoning - add some coconut milk at this stage if it is too spicy for your taste.
• Re-heat gently and serve with a swirl of coconut milk.

CREAMY COCONUT TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl it around to melt and coat the base of the pot. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it's smooth. (This could alternatively be done in a blender.)
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

FRESH TOMATO-COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, scallions, and dill in a food processor. Process until coarsely pureed, then transfer to a serving container.
• Whisk in the coconut milk, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and let the soup stand, either at room temperature or refrigerated, for 15 minutes or so to allow the flavors to blend.
• To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, then place a little of each topping ingredient in the center of each bowl. Serve at once.
• This soup is nice served side by side with a cool noodle dish or a main dish salad. It pairs well with any of the following: fresh corn on the cob, steamed broccoli, or green beans. Complete a meal with any of the following choices: Southeast Asian Cold Noodles with Tempeh (page 166), Tropical Tofu Salad with Chutney Mayonnaise (page 157), Gado Gado (page 160), or Asian Edamame and Tofu Chopped Salad (page 158).
• Calories: 113
• Total Fat: 5g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 25mg

CURRIED LENTIL, TOMATO, AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook onion, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ½ cup cilantro, a generous pinch of salt, and 2½ cups water; season with pepper. Set aside ¼ cup coconut milk for serving and add remaining coconut milk to saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft but not mushy, 20-25 minutes. Season soup with more salt and pepper if needed.
• To serve, divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with reserved coconut milk and top with more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
• Do Ahead
• Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.