CUCUMBER COCONUT SOUP

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Categories     Low Sodium     Coconut     Cucumber     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 pounds cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the chicken; return to a simmer, and reduce heat. Cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate, reserving the stock, and let cool.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño, and cucumbers; cook 1 minute more. Add the reserved chicken stock, and bring to a simmer; cook until the cucumbers are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, transfer the cucumber mixture to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and cilantro to the last batch, pureeing until cilantro is very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until completely cool. Stir in the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Ladle the soup into bowls; top each with chicken, and garnish with some cilantro leaves.

Boss 2er
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This soup sounds like a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Rasel Rana
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I'm willing to give this soup a try. It sounds interesting.


Sohail Rajput
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This soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Tanki Mmako
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I found this soup to be a bit too sweet. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Diin Wiz
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste.


Dejuan Begay
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's light and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a nice touch of creaminess.


Anita Oziri
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumber and coconut milk.


Katende Bashir
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I tried this soup last night and it was a hit! The flavors were so well-balanced and the coconut milk gave it a lovely creamy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amarachukwu Okonkwo
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My family loved this soup! It was easy to make and had a unique flavor that everyone enjoyed.


Dilshad Karachi
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This soup was a refreshing and flavorful twist on traditional cucumber soup. The coconut milk added a creamy richness that balanced the cooling cucumber and the hint of spice from the jalapeño was perfect.