Green Banana and Coconut Milk Soup
Green Banana and Coconut Milk Soup
Ingredients
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 6 green bananas, peeled and sliced (see note)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground turmeric
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
- 1 can 14 oz (398 ml) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper
- 2 green bananas, diced or sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sambal oelek
- Fresh cilantro leaves, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften leek in butter. Add bananas and turmeric and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until bananas are tender. In a blender, purée until smooth. Add broth, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Green Banana and Coconut Milk Soup