Coconut Curry Soup
User Reviews
4.8
Coconut Curry Soup
Description
This soup starts by softening onion, garlic, and bell pepper in oil to develop aromatic flavor. Adding diced tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, cumin, and curry powder creates a robust base simmered to meld flavors. Coconut milk enriches the soup, providing creaminess and gentle sweetness, while cooked brown rice adds texture and substance.
The overall flavor is balanced between mild spice and creaminess, with the cumin and curry powder offering warmth without overwhelming heat. The varied textures of tender vegetables, chickpeas, and rice contribute to a satisfying mouthfeel.
This soup benefits from serving warm and can suit vegetarian or vegan meals. The recipe also adapts well for pressure cooking to reduce active time while maintaining flavor and texture. It can be served as a filling lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion any color, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced, or red bell pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce, , in their juices
- 1 can chickpeas 15-ounce, , drained (about 1 ½ cups
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 can coconut milk 13.5-ounce
- ½ cup brown rice cooked
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for five minutes or until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, cumin, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and brown rice and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For pressure cooker use, omit oil and combine all ingredients except coconut milk and rice; cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then proceed with adding coconut milk and rice.
- This soup stores well and can be reheated gently on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1061IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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