Name: Coconut Red Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 15 1/2 oz can red beans, drained and rinsed (or 3/4 c. dry beans, cooked); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 small onion (chopped); 1/2 green pepper (chopped); 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (canned if not in season); 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups unsweeetened coconut milk

Coconut Red Bean Soup

Written on February 15, 2021.

Coconut Red Bean Soup

A delicious simple soup inspired by a national dish of Tanzania in Africa. This dish is traditionally served with Ugali, a corn flour porridge and also delicious served with bread and salad!

Course

Appetizer, Left Overs, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup, Weekday meals

Cuisine

African, Soup, Vegetarian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 15 1/2 oz can red beans, drained and rinsed or 3/4 c. dry beans, cooked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes canned if not in season
1/2 tsp salt optional
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups unsweeetened coconut milk

Course

Appetizer, Left Overs, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup, Weekday meals

Cuisine

African, Soup, Vegetarian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 15 1/2 oz can red beans, drained and rinsed or 3/4 c. dry beans, cooked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes canned if not in season
1/2 tsp salt optional
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups unsweeetened coconut milk

Instructions

If using dried beans, soak in large bowl, covered with 2-3 inches of water overnight. Drain, place in pot, cover with fresh water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally until desired tenderness is reached, for 1-2 hours.
In a pot or large skillet, heat oil on medium high and sautee onions and peppers for 2 minutes until soft.
Stir in spices and tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add beans and coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Ingredient: green pepper

Coconut Red Bean Soup