Ingredients

1 1/8 lbs fresh spinach
2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
2 1/4 cups coconut milk
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
1/2 lemon
1/2 red scotch bonnet chili pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
4 tablespoons grated coconut
salt
Spicy Spinach and Coconut Soup is a hearty and flavorful vegan soup packed with healthy greens and spices. This soup is perfect for chilly days and will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. The use of coconut milk and grated coconut gives a unique aroma and creamy texture to the soup. The red chili pepper provides a kick of spice and creates a warming sensation that is perfect for cold weather. The soup is easy to make and can be made ahead of time for a quick meal during busy weekdays. This dish is an excellent way to add more greens to your diet and is suitable for anyone seeking a healthy and fulfilling meal.

Instructions

1.Remove the tough stems of the spinach leaves and rinse them under running water.
2.Coarsely chop the spinach leaves and set them aside.
3.Finely chop the onion, garlic, and red chili pepper.
4.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, garlic, and chili pepper.
5.Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
6.Add the cumin powder, turmeric powder, and grated ginger to the pot and stir constantly for another 1-2 minutes.
7.Add the spinach to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes to wilt.
8.Pour in the vegetable stock and coconut milk and bring the soup to a boil.
9.Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the spinach is tender.
10.Add salt to taste.
11.Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle grated coconut and squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.

PROS

This soup is vegan, gluten-free, and satisfying to eat.

It has a unique flavor with a kick of spice from the red chili pepper and fragrant aroma of coconut milk.

It is easy to make and a perfect way to add more greens to your diet.

CONS

The soup is high in fat due to the use of coconut milk and grated coconut.

It may also be too spicy for people who are not accustomed to hot and spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of vitamins and minerals, especially iron and calcium found in spinach and coconut milk.
It is also low in carbohydrates and a good source of healthy fats from coconut milk.
Red chili pepper has been shown to aid in digestion and boost metabolism.

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