Aromatic green soup with creamy coconut, fresh spinach, coriander, and fragrant lemongrass.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables and Herbs
01 - 7 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 1 large bunch fresh coriander, leaves and stems, chopped
03 - 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
→ Liquids
07 - 13.5 fluid ounces full-fat coconut milk
08 - 3 cups vegetable stock
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
11 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh coriander leaves
13 - Thinly sliced red chili
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté onion until soft and translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently to release aromas.
03 - Add spinach and coriander to the pan, reserving a few coriander leaves for garnish. Cook until completely wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until desired consistency.
06 - Return soup to the pot. Stir in soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer gently for 2 additional minutes.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced chili if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
