Turkey Coconut Milk Soup Food

TURKEY & COCONUT MILK SOUP

Steps:

• Trim and bruise the lemongrass, peel and bruise the shallots and bruise the chillies. Thinly slice the galangal or ginger, then scrub and bruise the coriander roots (if using).
• Add the stock and coconut milk to a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down.
• Add the sugar, lemongrass, shallots, chillies, lime leaves, galangal or ginger and coriander roots (if using). Season and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• Tear the mushrooms and shred or slice the turkey, then add to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, then add fish sauce and lime juice to taste.
• The finished soup should be sour, salty and hot so add another bruised chilli or two, if needed. Serve hot, with a few coriander leaves scattered on top.

THAI COCONUT SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Put the coriander stems and garlic in a food processor, pulse until finely chopped, add the turkey and 1 tsp of the fish sauce, and blend again. Roll into meatballs about 3cm in diameter.
• In a saucepan, heat the tom yum or curry paste with a splash of water for 2-3 mins. Pour in the coconut milk, stock, lime zest and juice, and remaining fish sauce. Bring to a simmer, add the meatballs and cook for 3 mins. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins more, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• Add the noodles to warm through just before serving. Season, pour into 2 bowls and top with coriander leaves.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• For the soup: Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
• Pound the lemongrass with a meat mallet or rolling pin until well bruised (to release the flavor). Stir in the broth and lemongrass and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the lemongrass and stir in the parsley.
• Turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the coconut milk and peas and cook over medium heat until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh lemon zest and the Asparagus Salsa if desired just before serving.
• For the asparagus salsa: Place the asparagus, carrots, radishes and red onions in a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are finely diced but not pureed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add the dill, scallions, serrano chile, lemon zest and juice. Mix together well, season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop if time allows. The salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 2 cups.

VEGETABLE SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Chop all the vegetables roughly and place in a large saucepan.
• Add enough water to just cover the vegetables and add the salt and garlic.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 45minutes until the vegetables are soft.
• Keep topping up the water to JUST cover the vegetables if necessary.
• Stir in the curry powder and mix well.
• Remove from heat and puree the mixture. I use a stick blender. Do Not Tip Out The Water!
• Stir in the coconut milk and reheat gently.
• Enjoy!