Thai Napa Cabbage and Peanut Soup

Keolani's Note:

I found this in a cookbook a couple of years ago and finally had the courage to try it and decided to share it with you.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 6 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• sugar
• chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
• fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• toasted coconut, for garnish
• lime wedge, for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat peanut oil in heavy pot over low-med heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onion is clear, about 5 minute.
2. Add turmeric, curry, cayenne and coriander and cook, stirring often for another 2 minute Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
3. Add potatoes and sweet potatoes and simmer over low heat until almost cooked, about 10 minute.
4. Place peanut butter in a bowl and whisk in about 1 cup of the hot stock from the soup. Add lemon juice and soy sauce and stir well.
5. Whisk the mixture back into the soup and simmer for 5 minute.
6. Stir in the cabbage and coconut milk and cook until heated through.
7. Adjust the seasoning, adding sugar if desired.
8. Garnish each serving with peanuts, cilantro and coconut and a squeeze of lime juice.

Reviews

[kween_bee3]

I've been cooking a soup like this for awhile but came across your recipe with a few added "tweaks". This is one of my family's favourites I've made it for my boyfriends family as well and they were begging for the recipe! Soo yummy! It has a nice spiciness, its so filling, and I love the cabbage in this. I tend to cook my cabbage a little longer though. Thanks!

[Edith T]

This is a delicious soup. I had a small head of napa cabbage from my CSA farm and used the whole thing. Its very filling and definitely worth trying.