SPICY CREAM OF BANANA SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 4 ripe bananas, peeled
1 cup chicken stock
OR 1 can light coconut milk
2 cups milk
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger or fresh grated to taste.
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon grated unsweetened cocon

Steps:

Cut bananas into chunks and place in your blender. Add the chicken stock, milk, whipped cream cheese, spices, and seasonings to the blender and puree until smooth. Pour the pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook at low to medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot. Optional: Serve topped with sour cream or yogurt. ALTERNATIVES 1. Add cooked winter squash to the banana broth mix and puree. 2. Add ½ cup leftover cooked rice to the pureed soup and reheat. 3. For a more robust soup sauté finely chopped carrots, onion and celery and add to the soup along with a can of pumpkin. Cook and puree as described above. Reheat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with yogurt or unsweetened coconut flakes