COCONUT CURRY VEGETABLE SOUP

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I've been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy. This soup tastes rich and creamy and is packed with nutrients! -Carissa Sumner, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 medium potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and carrots; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and turmeric; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth, coconut milk, potato and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until potato is tender. Meanwhile, heat rice according to package directions., Stir rice into soup. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges