Culinary Medicine for the Body, Mind, & Soul
GINGER COCONUT VEGGIE SOUP
Serving size: 1 ½ cups
Makes: 6 servings
Time to Make: 35 minutes
Food for the Body, Mind, & Soul
Warming, Healing, Immune Boosting, Vegan, Vegetarian
GINGER COCONUT VEGGIE SOUP
This uniquely flavored soup is sometimes my go-to soup when it’s just raining non-stop in Seattle. I tend to add whatever vegetables I have, so by no means you have to use what’s below, but the addition of the lime can just bring a buzz to your taste buds and soothe your gut. The warming spices from the ginger also helps in calming the belly, aiding in digestion, and allowing your body to cozy up with itself all in one, delicious bite!
INGREDIENTS
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1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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6 Garlic Cloves, minced
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2-3” Ginger, shredded
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½ Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
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2-3 cups of varied vegetables, sliced (I used mushroom, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, super squash)
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1 Lime, zest
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1 Lime, juiced
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1-2 cups Broth, if you used chicken or beef broth, it will not be vegetarian or vegan
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½ can Coconut Milk with cream
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1 teaspoon Basil, dried
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Salt and Pepper
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1 package of Rice Noodles
Garnishes
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Fresh jalapeños, sliced if desired
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Lime wedge
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Cilantro
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Basil
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Chili paste/oil
PREPARATION
In a large stock pot, saute on medium heat olive oil with garlic, ginger and onion. Add a dash of salt, pepper and dried basil. Lightly stir and saute for about 5 minutes or until tender and onions softened.
Add desired sliced vegetables and stir, allowing oil to coat them. Let saute for about 2-3 minutes, until you really smell the release of these gorgeous foods.
Add broth, lime zest and juice. If you need more broth to cover all the vegetables, add more. You may need to increase the salt and pepper, but wait to do this until later in the cooking process or at the end of the meal (you can always add salt, but can’t take it away).
Add the coconut milk, cover and allow to soften for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the package. I like to cook them in boiled water for 4 minutes, strain and then rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process. However, this can vary depending on the brand, so be mindful of how you like your rice noodles.
Taste the soup, if you need more salt, you can do so now. If the vegetables are tender and to your liking, turn off stove and start prepping the dish.
Take some of the rice noodles and place in a bowl. Ladle soup with veggies into a bowl.
Garnish with desired goodies
Enjoy!
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