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.

Mackenzie Sorensen
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This is the best soup I've ever had!


Muhammad Waseem
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This soup is a great way to stay warm on a cold day.


Alamgeer Bengali
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This soup is a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Mubashir Hayat
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This soup is a great source of protein and fiber.


Tanya and james Churchill
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mohd amir Shaikh
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Akash Ahamed
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans.


Maiya Budhathoki
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This soup is delicious! I love the unique flavor of the coconut milk and beans.


Ayisat Saka
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Cand Akram
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of the coconut milk and the beans. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.


Riquesha Chatrie
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This soup is delicious! The coconut milk and beans are a great combination. I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great.


Tahira Qadeer
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Azmat khan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the coconut milk and the beans. It's the perfect soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jason Benitez
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I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a big fan of coconut milk, but it really worked in this dish. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the beans added a nice bit of texture.


Morgan Moris
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The coconut milk gives it a really unique flavor and the beans make it really hearty.


Ramon Perez
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so flavorful. I love the combination of the coconut milk and the beans.


Pelepele Chillies
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The coconut milk added a creamy richness and the beans gave it a hearty texture. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


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