Creamy coconut soup with fresh spinach, aromatic coriander, and fragrant lemongrass - ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables and Herbs
01 - 7 oz fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 1 large bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), leaves and stems, chopped
03 - 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated
→ Liquids
07 - 13.5 fl oz full-fat coconut milk
08 - 3 cups vegetable stock
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
11 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
13 - Thinly sliced red chili for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced lemongrass to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
03 - Add spinach and coriander to the pan, reserving a few coriander leaves for garnish. Cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
06 - Return soup to the pot. Stir in soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer gently for 2 more minutes.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced chili if desired. Serve hot.
