Fijian Tomato Coconut Soup

This fijian tomato coconut soup combines the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes with creamy coconut milk for a delightful and comforting dish. Infused with aromatic spices, this soup is perfect for a light lunch or a warm dinner. Enjoy it with fresh bread or over rice for a complete meal!
This recipe is lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include coconut milk, garlic, vegetable broth, salt.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 800 g ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing them to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and black pepper, and let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 175
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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