INDIAN-SPICED ZUCCHINI-COCONUT SOUP

Indian-Spiced Zucchini-Coconut Soup image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated unsweetened coconut

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in the broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is soft, about 25 minutes.
Scrape the soup into a blender and process until smooth. Place in a saucepan over low heat just until hot. Combine the cilantro, mint and orange zest in a small bowl. Divide soup among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with the grated coconut and then the herb mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 811 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams