Winter Warmer Recipe

Prawn and Vegetables Coconut Soup

The winter is here… the coats are out and we are wrapping up warm! This article features a simple warm, colourful and tasty soup, to get you through the winter weather.

For this simple recipe, you need….

Fresh Prawns (cleaned)
1 Red bell pepper (chopped)
I yellow bell pepper (chopped)
Some fresh broccoli (chopped)
1 tin coconut milk (you will only be needing a small quantity for the soup)
Rapeseed oil
1 shallot (finely chopped)
½ scotch bonnet pepper for added heat (optional)
Herbs, Spices and Seasoning: 1 clove garlic, small ginger (crushed), 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. curry powder-mild or medium, 1 tsp. tarragon, 1 tsp. parsley, black pepper (dash), 2 bay leaves and sea salt to taste

TIP: Depending on the quantity of soup you want to make, you may need to adjust the quantities.

METHOD

In a heated pan, add 1 tsp of rapeseed oil. Then add the onions, garlic and ginger sautéed for about 2 minutes.
Add the chopped broccoli and simmer, stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes to begin to soften. Add a little warm water
Add the curry powder followed by ½ a tin of the coconut milk and bay leaves. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add the mixed peppers (red and yellow peppers), then the prawns, followed by the parsley, tarragon and black pepper. (You can add the ½ scotch bonnet pepper if added heat is needed in the soup)
Allow to simmer for another 10mins…. tasty and add a little sea salt if necessary.

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