Coconut Milk Soups

NT COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP

Serves 4

1 quart chicken stock (page 124) - of course you can sub veggie stock
1 1/2 cups whole coconut milk
or 7 ounces creamed coconut (page 160)
1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
juice of 1 lemon
sea salt or fish sauce (page 157)
several green onions, very finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (optional)

This simple but flavorful soup is a good way to begin a rich meal
like Thanksgiving dinner; served in a mug, it is a powerful and
comforting remedy for colds and sore throat.

Bring the stock to a boil, skim any foam that rises to the top and
add coconut milk or creamed coconut, lemon juice, chile flakes and
ginger. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt or fish
sauce. Ladle into soup bowls or mugs and garnish with onions and
cilantro.

Variation: Coconut Turkey or Duck Soup
Use turkey or duck stock (page 125) instead of chicken stock


Tomato, Coconut, Corn Soup

1 can whole coconut milk (I like it thicker....so I use 2 cans)
4 cups chicken stock
28oz can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
10oz bag frozen corn
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Sea Salt & Black pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a large pot over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. This freezes GREAT.