Iced Coconut Soup Cayman Islands Caribbean Recipes

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot, saute the onions and celery in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Cover the pot and stir often to prevent sticking.
• Add the ginger, curry, nutmeg, bay leaves, and salt. Saute for another minute, stirring constantly. Add the water or stock, sweet potatoes, citrus peel, and rum. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 15 - 20 minutes.
• Remove bay leaves. Add the juice and coconut milk. Puree the soup in batches until smooth. Reheat gently if needed. Stir in the lemon or lime juice.
• Serve with garnishes of your choice.

CREAMY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Trim the spring onions and thinly slice.
• Peel the garlic and finely chop.
• Cut off the top from the chilli, slit down the side and remove seeds and membrane, then finely chop.
• Heat a large wok, add the oil and when hot, add the spring onions, garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the onion has softened.
• Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
• Blend the coconut milk with the chicken stock until smooth, the pour into the wok.
• Add the pasta or spaghetti with the lemon slices and bring to the boil.
• Simmer, half-covered, for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the lemon slices and add the chicken.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
• Stir in the chopped coriander and ladle into heated bowls.
• Garnish with sprigs of fresh coriander and serve immediately.