Creamy Banana Lemongrass And Coconut Soup Recipes

CREAMY BANANA, LEMONGRASS AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• NOTE: Soup can be prepared one day ahead then reheated.
• In a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add bananas and saute about 4 minutes or until starting to brown.
• Next add the onion, leeks, celery, carrots, garlic, lemongrass puree and chili paste. Saute another 10 minutes or until vegetables start to brown.
• Add the cumin powder and reduce heat to medium, sauteing the mixture another 2 minutes. Now add the orange juice, reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes.
• Add fresh stock, still simmering until the vegetables are tender, about 10 more minutes.
• Using a hand held immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and the cilantro, simmering over medium heat until heated through.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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.

SWEET BANANA AND COCONUT MILK SOUP: CHE CHUOI

Steps:

• Bring the coconut milk and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in the tapioca pearls, sugar, and salt, and cook until tapioca pearls are translucent, about 30 minutes. Add banana or fresh corn kernels and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Divide among 4 bowls, garnish each with a sprinkle or 2 of sesame seeds, and serve hot, at room temperature, or chilled.