Coconut Milk Soup

Name: Coconut Milk Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 cup pumpkin, cubed; 1 cup greens, chopped; Salt and pepper

Coconut Soup (KOH-koh-nut soop)

Creamy Coconut Vegetable Soup

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 216 kcal

Vegetables simmered in coconut milk with garlic and ginger. A warming, creamy island soup.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 14.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: coconut cream drizzle

Accompaniments: bread

Ingredients

2 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
1 cup greens, chopped
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Saute onion, garlic, and ginger in a pot.
2
Add pumpkin and water, cook 10 minutes.
3
Pour in coconut milk.
4
Add greens and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve hot in bowls.

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Did You Know?

Coconut milk soup is often the first solid food given to babies being weaned on Nauru.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
ladle

Garnishing

coconut cream drizzle

Accompaniments

bread

The Story Behind Coconut Milk Soup

Coconut milk soups have been a comfort food on Nauru since ancient times. The rich, creamy broth nourishes and satisfies with minimal ingredients.

Local vegetables like pumpkin and leafy greens are added based on seasonal availability.

This versatile soup can be adapted with whatever ingredients are on hand.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient

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