Iced Coconut Soup (Cayman Islands — Caribbean)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 6

Iced Coconut Soup blended with honeydew melon and spiced with curry powder

Iced Coconut Soup (Cayman Islands — Caribbean)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups chicken broth
	2 cans coconut milk , unsweetened
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
	1 dash curry powder , to taste
	1 honeydew melon , quartered , seeded , rind removed , each piece sliced again

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-3

Calories

450

Sugar

14g

Fat

44g

This Iced Coconut Soup hails from the Caribbean, specifically from the Cayman Islands. It is a perfect dish to cool oneself down during hot summer days in the tropical region. The creamy texture of coconut milk blended with the sweetness of honeydew melon and spiced up with curry powder creates a unique combination of flavors.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, mix chicken broth, coconut milk, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil
2.	Turn the heat off and let it cool
3.	Process the honeydew melon in a blender until it is a puree
4.	Sieve the melon puree to remove any lumps and fibres
5.	Combine the melon puree and coconut broth
6.	Chill before serving

PROS

This soup is perfect for hot summer days.

The blend of honeydew melon and coconut milk gives a refreshing taste.

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

CONS

The curry powder may not be preferred by those who don’t like the taste of spices.

Coconut milk is relatively high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk has nutrients that support brain function and metabolism.
It also contains MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides) that are a good source of energy.
Honeydew melon is rich in vitamin C.