Curried Vegetable-Rice Soup
Prep and Cook Time: 16 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable medley, such as broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas and red bell peppers
1
can (about 14 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4
cup uncooked instant brown rice
1/2
teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste
1
can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
1
tablespoon fresh lime juice
Preparation:
1.
Combine vegetables and broth in large saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, curry powder, salt and pepper sauce; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 8 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once.
2.
Stir in coconut milk; cook 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice. Ladle into shallow bowls and serve immediately.
Lighten Up
For a less rich soup with less fat and calories, substitute light unsweetened coconut milk. Most large supermarkets carry this in their international foods section.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: |
| Fiber |
4 g |
| Carbohydrate |
32 g |
| Saturated Fat |
19 g |
| Total Fat |
22 g |
| Calories from Fat |
56 % |
| Calories |
343 |
| Protein |
6 g |
| Sodium |
774 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat |
4-1/2 |
| Vegetable |
2 |
| Starch |
1 |
This recipe appears in:
Asian