COCONUT MILK BEAN SOUP

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This recipe comes from Tanzania. A friend from Togo brought me this recipe he found on the internet, because he knew I was looking for African recipes to post for ZWT4. Cooking time doesn't include the time to cook the 1/2 cup rice. Thanks Sylvanus!

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Peppers

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup tomatoes, fresh, seeded and cut into chunks
2 1/2 cups kidney beans, canned with liquid (or black-eyed peas)
2 cups coconut milk
3 cups water
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onions until softened (maybe about 5 minutes).
  • Add green peppers, curry powder, salt, pepper, butter or margarine, and tomato, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans with their liquid, the coconut milk, and water.
  • Simmer gently for 10 minutes, Stir in the cooked rice and heat for about 2 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls. Top each serving with 1 Tablespoon of shredded coconut, and serve.

Kapado Badan
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This soup is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nadia Dominguez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover beans, and it's so easy to make.


pari Pari
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the coconut milk gives it a really nice flavor.


Hari Giri
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut milk, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, and the coconut milk adds a really nice touch.


Zahir Zk
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This is the best coconut milk bean soup I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Mashal Abbasi
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover beans.


umu bushra
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Udaya singh Thagunna
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, beans, or spices to change up the flavor.


Adeel G
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This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle it.


Md Shanan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like coconut milk.


Isaiah Sustaita
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling, and it really warms you up from the inside out.


Cosmas Nnabuike
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The coconut milk adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess that really complements the beans.


Reuben Godwin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can throw them into.


Elizabeth Zentz
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so comforting and flavorful. I also appreciate that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Zaryab Zaibe
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This coconut milk bean soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


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